Golden, CO Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Golden, Colorado had a population of 20,399 in 2020. It was 80.3% White, 1.3% Black, 3.8% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Golden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is the 39th most populous. 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's White Population

16,372 residents of Golden identify as White, or 80.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Golden larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more White than neighboring West Pleasant View (75.2% White). Golden is less White than neighboring Applewood (83.6% White), East Pleasant View (80.8% White), Fairmount (85.5% White), and Idledale (91.4% White).

Golden's Black Population

258 residents of Golden identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Golden roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more Black than neighboring Applewood (0.8% Black), Fairmount (0.3% Black), and Idledale (0% Black). Golden is less Black than neighboring West Pleasant View (1.6% Black), and East Pleasant View (2.1% Black).

Golden's Asian Population

767 residents of Golden identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Golden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more Asian than neighboring West Pleasant View (2.7% Asian), Applewood (1.9% Asian), East Pleasant View (1.8% Asian), Fairmount (2.3% Asian), and Idledale (0.4% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

1,970 residents of Golden identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Golden less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #285 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more Hispanic than neighboring Applewood (8.2% Hispanic), East Pleasant View (7.8% Hispanic), Fairmount (6.8% Hispanic), and Idledale (4.5% Hispanic). Golden is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pleasant View (14.8% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Golden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Golden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #257 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmount (0.8% Native American/Other), and Idledale (0% Native American/Other). Golden is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Pleasant View (1.1% Native American/Other), Applewood (1.2% Native American/Other), and East Pleasant View (1.2% Native American/Other).

Golden's Multiracial Population

855 residents of Golden identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Golden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Golden is ranked #224 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Golden is more Multiracial than neighboring Idledale (3.7% Multiracial). Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pleasant View (4.6% Multiracial), Applewood (4.3% Multiracial), East Pleasant View (6.3% Multiracial), and Fairmount (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.