Golden, OK Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	25	42	78.1%	59.2%
Native American/Other	7	14	21.9%	19.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.4%
Multiracial	0	14	0.0%	19.7%

Golden, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 32, a dramatic decrease from the 71 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 21.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 Oklahoma 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 57.2% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden is ranked the 791st most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 736th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden's White Population

25 residents of Golden, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Golden ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's White population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. White residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 59.2% to 78.1%.

Golden is more White than neighboring Garvin (61.9% White), Wright City (32.5% White), Millerton (77.7% White), Idabel (50.7% White), and Broken Bow (55.3% 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 lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Golden ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 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 Garvin (0.7% Black), Wright City (8% Black), Millerton (2.4% Black), Idabel (16.8% Black), and Broken Bow (6.7% 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 slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Golden ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 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 Idabel (0.4% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Golden ranks 758th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Golden is less Hispanic than neighboring Garvin (3.4% Hispanic), Wright City (4.1% Hispanic), Idabel (15.8% Hispanic), and Broken Bow (2.9% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Golden, or 21.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 19.7% to 21.9%.

Golden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garvin (15.6% Native American/Other), Millerton (14.1% Native American/Other), and Idabel (7% Native American/Other). Golden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wright City (41.6% Native American/Other), and Broken Bow (26.9% 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 lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Golden ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 19.7% to 0.0%.

Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring Garvin (18.4% Multiracial), Wright City (13.8% Multiracial), Millerton (5.8% Multiracial), Idabel (9.2% Multiracial), and Broken Bow (8.2% 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.