Demographics
2010 Census Information
Highlights
- Total population: 20,371
- Median age: 45.6
- Race: White 84%, Black 7%, Asian 4%, Hispanic 3%, Biracial 1%, Other 1 %
- Median Household Income: $62,500
Detailed 2010 information will be available later this year. View comprehensive census information from 2000.
2006 Resident Survey—Demographic Highlights
A resident survey conducted in 2006 interviewed 400 randomly selected residents of Golden Valley. From that sample:
Age
- Average age: 54.3
- 39% of households are composed entirely of those over age 55
- 27% of households are headed by retirees
- 33% of households possess school-aged children and/or preschoolers
Home Ownership & Longevity
- 82% percent own their current residences; 18% rent
- Median longevity of adult residents: 14.8 years
- 20% moved to the city during the past five years
- 25% have lived here for over three decades
Employment
- 37% of households are headed by up-scale white collar job holders (professional-technical or owner-manager positions)
- 18% of households are headed by clerical-sales people
- 15% of households are headed by blue collar job holders
