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Golden, CO

Founded 1859Jefferson CountyElev. 1,729 m
Population
20,467
Median home
$790,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Golden

Golden is a city in Colorado with about 20,467 residents. Golden was founded in 1859 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $95,913. Homes carry a median value of $790,500, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.4%). Around 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,467
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$95,913
Per-capita income
$57,987
Poverty rate
13%
High-school grad or higher
96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
28.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black1.5%
Asian4.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts60.3%
Sales & office15.3%
Service13%
Production, transportation & material moving5.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$790,500
Median gross rent
$1,854/mo
Owner-occupied
58.8%
Median year built
1986
Households
7,782
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Golden has 17 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading36%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Golden High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jeffco Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Lookout MountainHighGrades 5–12
Bell Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Connections Learning Center on the Earle Johnson CMiddleGrades 6–9
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary SchoolElementary
Fairmount Elementary SchoolElementary
Free Horizon MontessoriElementaryGrades -1–8
Kyffin Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Maple Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
Mitchell Elementary SchoolElementary
Ralston Elementary SchoolElementary
Shelton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Welchester Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Golden151
Colorado494
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% above national
Golden2,717
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Golden Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Golden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
HailVery High
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Golden is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Golden was founded in 1859 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~1,729 m.

Map of Golden
Golden, CO
Where Golden is
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Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Colorado National Guard ArmoryMount Vernon HouseAstor House HotelQuaintance BlockCalvary Episcopal ChurchThiede RanchLoveland Building and Coors BuildingGolden High School
Notable people from Golden
Jarret ThomasFrank B. MorrisonJohnny HinesJohn Charles VivianJohn C. Bailar, Jr.William CoorsDennis Robert HoaglandFred Chester BondRoy HartzellAdolph Coors III
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Nearby cities
Lakewood (6 mi)Wheat Ridge (6 mi)Arvada (7 mi)Westminster (12 mi)Englewood (13 mi)Federal Heights (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Golden, CO (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Golden, Colorado.

Anthony Montanez, 37
Golden · Jefferson County · 80401
AKA Anthony Montanezjr, Anthony Montanez
David James Hiller, 44
Golden · Jefferson County · 80401
AKA Dave Hiller, James David Hiller
David Wayne King, 42
Golden · Jefferson County · 80401

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Golden — frequently asked

What is the population of Golden, Colorado?
Golden has a population of about 20,467, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Golden?
The median home value in Golden is $790,500, and the median gross rent is $1,854/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Golden safe? What is the crime rate?
Golden Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 151 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Golden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Golden?
Golden has 17 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Golden?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Golden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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