Census-designated place · Florida
Golden Gate, Florida
Golden Gate, census-designated place, in Collier County, Florida. Golden Gate had 29,234 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,154). GEOID 1226300.
Residents, 2020-2024
29,234
±2,154 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 25,321
Median household income
$68,475
±$6,839 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$409,700
±$18,900 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,713
±$85 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Golden Gate and what county is it in?
Golden Gate is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Collier County, Florida. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 6,484 residents per square mile in 2020.
Golden Gate is in the Naples-Marco Island, FL 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 Gate, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Golden Gate's population at 29,234 (±2,154). The 2020 Census counted 25,321 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Golden Gate is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Golden Gate | Collier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,234 ±2,154 | 398,291 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,037 ±498 | 165,875 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.63 ±0.17 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,530 ±510 | 239,406 | 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 Gate?
The median resident of Golden Gate is 34.9 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 8.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 69.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.8%. 53.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Golden Gate | Collier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±2.8 | 53.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±2.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.9% ±1.4 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±2.0 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 69.6% ±3.8 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.8% ±3.1 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 53.0% ±3.1 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 75.7% ±3.5 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 6.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.7% ±3.0 pts | 11.3% | −12.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.5% ±3.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0% ±2.6 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.2 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Gate earn?
Half of Golden Gate's 8,037 households earn less than $68,475 a year (±$6,839), against $90,045 in Collier County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,252 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,223 after inflation. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Golden Gate | Collier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,475 ±$6,839 | $90,045 | +$8,223 |
| Mean household income | $88,706 ±$10,458 | $145,201 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,140 ±$2,741 | $62,079 | +$3,381 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±3.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2% ±6.9 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2% ±3.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±1.6 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±3.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Gate?
Owners occupy 54.7% of Golden Gate's occupied homes and renters 45.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 by its owner (±$18,900). The median renter pays $1,713 a month including utilities, and 61.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Golden Gate | Collier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,700 ±$18,900 | $540,700 | +$121,964 |
| Median gross rent | $1,713 ±$85 | $1,862 | +$220 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.4% ±8.0 pts | 53.7% | +10.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,813 ±$197 | $2,390 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.7% ±3.7 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.3% ±3.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 8,530 ±510 | 239,406 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.3% ±3.7 pts | 42.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 Gate work and get to work?
71.9% of Golden Gate's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Golden Gate | Collier County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2% ±3.3 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±4.7 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.9% ±3.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 16.4% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±1.1 | 26.1 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 Gate?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Golden Gate (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,359 (Tract 104.22) to $79,425 (Tract 104.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.11Collier County | 7,929 | $79,425 |
| Tract 104.20Collier County | 7,404 | $72,143 |
| Tract 104.21Collier County | 5,109 | $62,300 |
| Tract 104.19Collier County | 4,667 | $65,898 |
| Tract 104.22Collier County | 4,125 | $51,359 |
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 Gate) · Census block assignment files
How does Golden Gate compare with other places in Florida?
Golden Gate ranks 426th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 145th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 770 |
| Median household income | 426th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 634th | 763 |
| Median home value | 241st | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 296th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 221st | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 674th | 733 |
| Median age | 674th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 643rd | 760 |
| Work from home | 528th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 650th | 764 |
Golden Gate's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Golden Gate 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 Gate?
12 of the 57 figures for Golden Gate 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 Gate 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.