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Golden, CO


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Golden, Colorado

Introduction to Golden, Colorado

Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson county, is 7 miles SW of Arvada, Colorado and 12 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is in the Denver area. There are 17,159 residents in Golden.

Golden History

Golden was established in June 1859, during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. The original mining camp was named Golden City, after Thomas L. Golden. Golden went on to develop as an economic and political hub. The town suffered significant losses in population during the American Civil War, but it continued to persevere and grow. Development boomed after World War II, and in 1959, Golden grew nearly three times its size by annexing large areas of nearby land.

Golden and nearby Attractions

  • American Mountaineering Center
  • Colorado Railroad Museum
  • Foothills Art Center
  • Heritage Square Music Hall
  • Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
  • Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

Things To Do In Golden

Golden is a beautiful historic town where one find a variety of interesting recreational opportunities. One of the favorite local pastimes is outdoor rock climbing at the North Table Mountain. The city is also host to variety of arts and cultural activities, including musical performances, live theater shows and art galleries.

Golden Transportation

Denver International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Golden Higher Education

Red Rocks Community College, Front Range Community College and Regis University are nearby.

High Points

Golden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Golden Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Golden Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Golden Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Golden College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Golden Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Golden, CO

Comparing Golden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work108
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime56

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