Golden Shores, AZ Demographics

A map of Golden Shores's Population by Race

Golden Shores, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,555, a large decrease from the 1,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Shores has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden Shores, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 6.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Shores is ranked the 175th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Shores was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Shores's White Population

1,505 residents of Golden Shores, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Shores is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Golden Shores ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Golden Shores's population has increased from 84.3% to 96.8%.

Golden Shores is more White than neighboring Topock (0% White), Arizona Village (40.4% White), Needles (52.4% White), Mohave Valley (79.5% White), and Mojave Ranch Estates (17.4% White).

Golden Shores's Black Population

0 residents of Golden Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Shores is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Golden Shores ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Golden Shores's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Shores is less Black than neighboring Arizona Village (1% Black), and Needles (3.2% Black).

Golden Shores's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Shores is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Golden Shores ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Golden Shores's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Golden Shores is less Asian than neighboring Needles (0.9% Asian), and Mohave Valley (0.4% Asian).

Golden Shores's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Golden Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Shores is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Shores ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Shores's population has decreased from 8.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Arizona Village (28.5% Hispanic), Needles (35% Hispanic), Mohave Valley (16.6% Hispanic), and Mojave Ranch Estates (10.9% Hispanic).

Golden Shores's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Golden Shores, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Shores is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Shores ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Shores's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Golden Shores is more Native American/Other than neighboring Topock (0% Native American/Other), and Mohave Valley (0.4% Native American/Other). Golden Shores is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arizona Village (25.7% Native American/Other), Needles (4% Native American/Other), and Mojave Ranch Estates (71.7% Native American/Other).

Golden Shores's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Golden Shores, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Shores is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Shores ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Shores's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Shores's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.7%.

Golden Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Topock (0% Multiracial), and Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Multiracial). Golden Shores is less Multiracial than neighboring Arizona Village (4.5% Multiracial), Needles (4.5% Multiracial), and Mohave Valley (3.1% 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.