Golden Valley, NV Demographics

A map of Golden Valley's Population by Race

Golden Valley, Nevada has an estimated population of 1,139, a large decrease from the 1,580 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.5% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada 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 40.4% in 2020 and 40.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Valley is ranked the 61st most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 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 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Valley's White Population

837 residents of Golden Valley, or 73.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Valley is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Golden Valley ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. White residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 75.7% to 73.5%.

Golden Valley is more White than neighboring Sun Valley (43.1% White), Lemmon Valley (70.2% White), Reno (56.6% White), and Sparks (52.8% White). Golden Valley is less White than neighboring Mogul (85.6% White).

Golden Valley's Black Population

2 residents of Golden Valley, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Valley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Golden Valley ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Black residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Golden Valley is more Black than neighboring Lemmon Valley (0% Black), and Mogul (0% Black). Golden Valley is less Black than neighboring Sun Valley (1.3% Black), Reno (3% Black), and Sparks (2.3% Black).

Golden Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Valley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Golden Valley ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Golden Valley is less Asian than neighboring Sun Valley (1.6% Asian), Lemmon Valley (0.8% Asian), Reno (6.9% Asian), Sparks (6.2% Asian), and Mogul (1% Asian).

Golden Valley's Hispanic Population

258 residents of Golden Valley, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Valley is lower than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Valley ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Valley's population has increased from 14.1% to 22.7%.

Golden Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Mogul (3.9% Hispanic). Golden Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Sun Valley (49.5% Hispanic), Lemmon Valley (23.8% Hispanic), Reno (25.8% Hispanic), and Sparks (32.4% Hispanic).

Golden Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Golden Valley, 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 Valley is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Valley ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Golden Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), Lemmon Valley (1.2% Native American/Other), Reno (1.8% Native American/Other), Sparks (2.1% Native American/Other), and Mogul (0.9% Native American/Other).

Golden Valley's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Golden Valley, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Valley is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Valley ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Valley's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.7%.

Golden Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun Valley (3.6% Multiracial). Golden Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Lemmon Valley (4% Multiracial), Reno (6% Multiracial), Sparks (4.2% Multiracial), and Mogul (8.7% 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.