Golden, NM Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	20	6	100.0%	31.6%
White	0	12	0.0%	63.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	5.3%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Golden, New Mexico has an estimated population of 20, an increase from the 19 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden is ranked the 478th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 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 was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden's White Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Golden ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 63.2% to 0.0%.

Golden is less White than neighboring San Pedro (92.4% White), Cedar Grove (66.4% White), La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (67.1% White), Paa-Ko (85.9% White), and Sandia Knolls (75.1% White).

Golden's Black Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Golden ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden is less Black than neighboring Cedar Grove (2% Black).

Golden's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Golden ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden is less Asian than neighboring San Pedro (5.2% Asian), Cedar Grove (0.9% Asian), La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (3.4% Asian), and Paa-Ko (3.8% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Golden, or 100.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 31.6% to 100.0%.

Golden is more Hispanic than neighboring San Pedro (2.3% Hispanic), Cedar Grove (30.7% Hispanic), La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (19.9% Hispanic), Paa-Ko (10.4% Hispanic), and Sandia Knolls (20.4% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Golden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandia Knolls (3.4% Native American/Other).

Golden's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Golden ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (9.6% Multiracial), and Sandia Knolls (1.1% 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.