Golden Hills, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Golden Hills, California is 10,445 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 486th-largest city in California. The median household income is $94,654, the median home value is $376,300, and the median age is 37.3.
10,445
Population
957
People / sq mi
$94,654
Median Income
$376,300
Median Home Value
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Golden Hills covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 957 people per square mile.
About Golden Hills, CA
What distinguishes Golden Hills is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 957 people per square mile. Golden Hills is a city in California with a population of 10,445.
Median household income is $94,654, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $376,300, with typical rent around $1,248.
27.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.2%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,654
Median Household Income
$43,710
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$376,300
Median Home Value
$1,248
Median Rent
78.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.9%
High School+
27.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
79.5%
Public Transit
10.2%
Work From Home
33.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.1%
Foreign Born
81.7%
Non-English at Home
8.8%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.4% |
| Construction | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Public Administration | 10.7% |
| Retail Trade | 7.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Golden Hills, California has a population of 10,445 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 486th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Golden Hills, California is $94,654, with 9.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Golden Hills, California is $376,300, with median monthly rent at $1,248 and a homeownership rate of 78.8%.
The median age in Golden Hills, California is 37.3 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
Golden Hills Cdp, CA Climate
Golden Hills Cdp, CA has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F) and receives about 306 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.9°C
Avg Temp
306
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 41° | 48 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 47 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 53 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 25 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 10 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 3 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 2 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 8 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 8 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 11 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 44 mm |
| December | 5° / 42° | 47 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 Hills Cdp, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Golden Hills Cdp, CA are typically July, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.