Golden Hills, CA Demographics

A map of Golden Hills's Population by Race

Golden Hills, California has an estimated population of 9,891, an increase from the 9,578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Hills has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden Hills, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Hills is ranked the 500th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Golden Hills was ranked the 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Hills's White Population

6,149 residents of Golden Hills, or 62.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Hills is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Golden Hills ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Golden Hills's population has decreased from 65.5% to 62.2%.

Golden Hills is more White than neighboring Tehachapi (50% White), and Mountain Meadows (54.2% White). Golden Hills is less White than neighboring Keene (86.4% White), Bear Valley Springs (80.7% White), and Stallion Springs (83.2% White).

Golden Hills's Black Population

0 residents of Golden Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Hills is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Golden Hills ranks 596th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Golden Hills's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Golden Hills is less Black than neighboring Tehachapi (6% Black), Bear Valley Springs (0.3% Black), and Stallion Springs (0.7% Black).

Golden Hills's Asian Population

157 residents of Golden Hills, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Hills is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Golden Hills ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Asian residents' share of Golden Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Golden Hills is more Asian than neighboring Mountain Meadows (0% Asian). Golden Hills is less Asian than neighboring Tehachapi (1.7% Asian), Keene (2.3% Asian), Bear Valley Springs (2.8% Asian), and Stallion Springs (4% Asian).

Golden Hills's Hispanic Population

2,998 residents of Golden Hills, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Hills is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Hills ranks 770th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Hills's population has increased from 24.3% to 30.3%.

Golden Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Keene (10.2% Hispanic), Bear Valley Springs (9.3% Hispanic), and Stallion Springs (8.3% Hispanic). Golden Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Tehachapi (37.7% Hispanic), and Mountain Meadows (35.3% Hispanic).

Golden Hills's Native American/Other Population

255 residents of Golden Hills, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Hills ranks 495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Hills's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.

Golden Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tehachapi (1% Native American/Other), Mountain Meadows (0% Native American/Other), Keene (0% Native American/Other), and Stallion Springs (0.2% Native American/Other). Golden Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bear Valley Springs (3.2% Native American/Other).

Golden Hills's Multiracial Population

332 residents of Golden Hills, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Hills is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Hills ranks 554th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Hills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Hills's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.4%.

Golden Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Keene (1.1% Multiracial). Golden Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Tehachapi (3.6% Multiracial), Mountain Meadows (10.5% Multiracial), Bear Valley Springs (3.7% Multiracial), and Stallion Springs (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.