Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Golden Valley, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#45/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,725

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%16,668

Two or More

7.3%1,588

Black

6.9%1,492

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%1,125

Asian

3.1%682

Other

0.5%114

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%213

High School Diploma

12.9%2,157

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,055

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%1,649

Associate's Degree

5.9%989

Bachelor's Degree

35.5%5,936

Master's Degree

15.9%2,658

Professional Degree

5.1%852

Doctorate

3.5%578

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

60%

Graduate+

24.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$431,400

Median Renti

$1,785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.7%6,803

Renter-Occupied

29.3%2,820

Total Units

10,367

Homeownership

70.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,772

Mean Household Incomei

$153,465

Per Capita Incomei

$68,225

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

11,919

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

349

Residentsi

571

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

148 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing5 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes96% occupied$707/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8290 homes92% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,772/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

88%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

11.1%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

68.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45% of subsidized households are minority

24.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,168(6.6% of civilian adults)