Golden Valley, AZ Demographics

A map of Golden Valley's Population by Race

Golden Valley, Arizona has an estimated population of 8,567, a slight decrease from the 8,801 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% White, 21.7% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Valley has become considerably more 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 Valley, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Valley is ranked the 74th 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 Valley was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Valley's White Population

6,022 residents of Golden Valley, or 70.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Valley is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Golden Valley ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 79.0% to 70.3%.

Golden Valley is more White than neighboring So-Hi (61.9% White), and McConnico (0% White). Golden Valley is less White than neighboring Walnut Creek (91.5% White), Clacks Canyon (100% White), and Chloride (100% White).

Golden Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Golden Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Golden Valley ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Golden Valley's Asian Population

116 residents of Golden Valley, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Golden Valley ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Asian residents' share of Golden Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Golden Valley is more Asian than neighboring So-Hi (0% Asian), Walnut Creek (0% Asian), McConnico (0% Asian), Clacks Canyon (0% Asian), and Chloride (0% Asian).

Golden Valley's Hispanic Population

1,858 residents of Golden Valley, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Valley is lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Valley ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Valley's population has increased from 12.1% to 21.7%.

Golden Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnut Creek (0% Hispanic), McConnico (0% Hispanic), Clacks Canyon (0% Hispanic), and Chloride (0% Hispanic). Golden Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring So-Hi (35.2% Hispanic).

Golden Valley's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of Golden Valley, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Valley ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Golden Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring So-Hi (0% Native American/Other), Walnut Creek (0% Native American/Other), McConnico (0% Native American/Other), Clacks Canyon (0% Native American/Other), and Chloride (0% Native American/Other).

Golden Valley's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Golden Valley, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Valley is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Valley ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 5.7% to 5.0%.

Golden Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring So-Hi (2.9% Multiracial), McConnico (0% Multiracial), Clacks Canyon (0% Multiracial), and Chloride (0% Multiracial). Golden Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Creek (8.5% 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.