Golden, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Golden, Colorado is 20,467 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $95,913, the median home value is $790,500, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (18,950 → 20,151).
20,467
Population
2123
People / sq mi
$95,913
Median Income
$790,500
Median Home Value
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Golden covers 9.6 sq mi of land at 2123 people per square mile.
About Golden, CO
What sets Golden apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 28.3% versus 14.0% nationally. Golden is a city in Colorado with a population of 20,467. It ranks #39 among cities in Colorado by population.
The typical household here earns about $95,913, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $790,500, with typical rent around $1,854.
About 59.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 28.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Golden — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Golden city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Golden city had a population of 18,950 in 2010 and 20,151 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,028 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
20,151
Population (2024)
18,950
Population (2010)
21,028
Peak (2017)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,950 |
| 2011 | 19,384 |
| 2012 | 19,560 |
| 2013 | 19,658 |
| 2014 | 20,113 |
| 2015 | 20,388 |
| 2016 | 20,488 |
| 2017 | 21,028 |
| 2018 | 20,776 |
| 2019 | 20,767 |
| 2020 | 20,399 |
| 2021 | 20,711 |
| 2022 | 20,613 |
| 2023 | 20,283 |
| 2024 | 20,151 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$95,913
Median Household Income
$57,987
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$790,500
Median Home Value
$1,854
Median Rent
58.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
59.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
52.5%
Public Transit
28.3%
Work From Home
23.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
57.1%
Foreign Born
92.1%
Non-English at Home
4.9%
Veterans
9.5%
With Disability
97.6%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Golden, Colorado has a population of 20,467 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Golden, Colorado is $95,913, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Golden, Colorado is $790,500, with median monthly rent at $1,854 and a homeownership rate of 58.8%.
The median age in Golden, Colorado is 35.1 years. The population is 59.0% male and 41.0% female.
The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (18,950 → 20,151).
Golden city, CO Climate
Golden city, CO has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F) and receives about 472 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.4°C
Avg Temp
472
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 30° | 13 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 19 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 43 mm |
| April | 6° / 43° | 54 mm |
| May | 11° / 53° | 68 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 51 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 56 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 50 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 38 mm |
| October | 9° / 48° | 33 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 28 mm |
| December | -1° / 31° | 19 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Golden city, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Golden city, CO are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.