Census-designated place · Arizona
Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, census-designated place, in Mohave County, Arizona. Golden Valley had 8,567 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±897). GEOID 0428195.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,567
±897 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,801
Median household income
$42,585
±$9,859 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$176,000
±$29,906 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$1,134
±$60 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Golden Valley and what county is it in?
Golden Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Mohave County, Arizona. It covers 78.7 square miles of land, 112 residents per square mile in 2020.
Golden Valley is in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Golden Valley, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Golden Valley's population at 8,567 (±897). The 2020 Census counted 8,801 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Golden Valley is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Golden Valley | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,567 ±897 | 220,517 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,123 ±387 | 101,973 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08 ±0.17 | 2.12 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,694 ±393 | 121,881 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Golden Valley?
The median resident of Golden Valley is 59.2 years old; 13.6% are under 18 and 37.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.7%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Golden Valley | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.2 ±3.6 | 53.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.6% ±3.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 37.8% ±5.6 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±4.2 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.7% ±6.2 pts | 17.1% | +13.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.3% ±6.4 pts | 74.9% | −16.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.3% ±3.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| With a disability | 29.5% ±4.0 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±3.0 pts | 9.5% | +5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.3% ±5.2 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 4.9% ±2.5 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±4.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Golden Valley earn?
Half of Golden Valley's 4,123 households earn less than $42,585 a year (±$9,859), against $57,684 in Mohave County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $47,942 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Golden Valley | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,585 ±$9,859 | $57,684 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,072 ±$7,088 | $79,027 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,457 ±$3,474 | $35,963 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.7% ±5.6 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.5% ±18.5 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6% ±5.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.4% ±5.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.1% ±6.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Golden Valley?
Owners occupy 92.0% of Golden Valley's occupied homes and renters 8.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,000 by its owner (±$29,906). The median renter pays $1,134 a month including utilities, and 72.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Golden Valley | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,000 ±$29,906 | $281,000 | +$75,575 |
| Median gross rent | $1,134 ±$60 | $1,091 | +$207 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 72.3% ±22.3 pts | 39.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,185 ±$118 | $1,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.0% ±2.8 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.0% ±2.8 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,694 ±393 | 121,881 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.4% ±6.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 61.3% ±6.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1% ±3.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Golden Valley work and get to work?
61.0% of Golden Valley's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Golden Valley | Mohave County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.5% ±4.0 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.0% ±8.9 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 25.8% ±9.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.8 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Golden Valley?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Golden Valley, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,408 (Tract 9506.01) to $49,039 (Tract 9506.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506.03Mohave County | 3,087 | $42,177 |
| Tract 9506.02Mohave County | 2,817 | $49,039 |
| Tract 9506.01Mohave County | 3,005 | $39,408 |
| Tract 9548.02Mohave County | 5,666 | $39,028 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Golden Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Golden Valley compare with other places in Arizona?
Golden Valley ranks 174th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 74th | 210 |
| Residents per square mile | 171st | 210 |
| Median household income | 174th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 144th | 209 |
| Median home value | 142nd | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 82nd | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 40th | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 173rd | 175 |
| Median age | 41st | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 31st | 206 |
| Work from home | 109th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 206 |
Golden Valley's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Golden Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Golden Valley?
14 of the 57 figures for Golden Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Golden Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.