Golva, ND Demographics

A map of Golva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	93	80	95.9%	95.2%
Hispanic	2	3	2.1%	3.6%
Multiracial	2	1	2.1%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Golva, North Dakota has an estimated population of 97, a large increase from the 84 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golva has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golva, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golva is ranked the 247th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Golva was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golva's White Population

93 residents of Golva, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golva is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Golva ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golva's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Golva's population has increased from 95.2% to 95.9%.

Golva is more White than neighboring Beach (86.5% White), Wibaux (90.3% White), Marmarth (82% White), and Baker (92.4% White). Golva is less White than neighboring Sentinel Butte (100% White).

Golva's Black Population

0 residents of Golva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golva is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Golva ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Golva is less Black than neighboring Wibaux (1% Black).

Golva's Asian Population

0 residents of Golva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golva is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Golva ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

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

Golva is less Asian than neighboring Beach (0.4% Asian).

Golva's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Golva, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golva is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Golva ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golva's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Golva's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.1%.

Golva is more Hispanic than neighboring Beach (0.9% Hispanic), Sentinel Butte (0% Hispanic), Marmarth (0% Hispanic), and Baker (0.1% Hispanic). Golva is less Hispanic than neighboring Wibaux (8.3% Hispanic).

Golva's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Golva, 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 Golva is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Golva ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golva's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Golva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marmarth (6% Native American/Other), and Baker (4.1% Native American/Other).

Golva's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Golva, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golva is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Golva ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golva's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Golva is more Multiracial than neighboring Sentinel Butte (0% Multiracial), and Wibaux (0.3% Multiracial). Golva is less Multiracial than neighboring Beach (12.1% Multiracial), Marmarth (12% Multiracial), and Baker (3.4% 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.