Census-designated place · Florida
Goldenrod, Florida
Goldenrod, census-designated place, mostly in Orange County (52.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Seminole County, Florida. Goldenrod had 12,878 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,164). GEOID 1226475.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,878
±1,164 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 13,431
Median household income
$67,563
±$11,002 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$358,700
±$9,142 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,734
±$53 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Goldenrod and what county is it in?
Goldenrod is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Orange County (52.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Seminole County, Florida. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 5,321 residents per square mile in 2020.
Goldenrod is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | 7,107 | 52.9% |
| Seminole County | 6,324 | 47.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Goldenrod, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Goldenrod's population at 12,878 (±1,164). The 2020 Census counted 13,431 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Goldenrod is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Goldenrod | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,878 ±1,164 | 1,471,937 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,513 ±470 | 527,776 | +613 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.10 | 2.72 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 5,894 ±481 | 586,805 | 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 Goldenrod?
The median resident of Goldenrod is 31.8 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.5%. 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Goldenrod | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 ±1.6 | 36.6 | −4.0 |
| Under 18 years | 17.4% ±2.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±1.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.5% ±3.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.1% ±4.4 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±5.0 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | +2.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.0% ±2.8 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.6% ±3.9 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9% ±3.0 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±2.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.4% ±3.8 pts | 39.3% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0% ±2.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±3.7 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Goldenrod earn?
Half of Goldenrod's 5,513 households earn less than $67,563 a year (±$11,002), against $79,719 in Orange County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $59,977 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Goldenrod | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,563 ±$11,002 | $79,719 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,180 ±$7,212 | $111,342 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,375 ±$2,762 | $41,160 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% ±3.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7% ±5.8 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3% ±3.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.2 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±2.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
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 Goldenrod?
Owners occupy 47.8% of Goldenrod's occupied homes and renters 52.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $358,700 by its owner (±$9,142). The median renter pays $1,734 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Goldenrod | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $358,700 ±$9,142 | $390,100 | +$90,409 |
| Median gross rent | $1,734 ±$53 | $1,775 | +$245 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±9.8 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,915 ±$120 | $2,055 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.8% ±4.9 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.2% ±4.9 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,894 ±481 | 586,805 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±4.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.0% ±4.3 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Goldenrod work and get to work?
67.7% of Goldenrod's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Goldenrod | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3% ±3.4 pts | 5.5% | +5.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.7% ±4.6 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.9% ±3.6 pts | 17.7% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±2.2 | 28.0 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 Goldenrod?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Goldenrod, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,234 (Tract 163.02) to $87,539 (Tract 222.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 222.09Seminole County | 4,213 | $87,539 |
| Tract 163.02Orange County | 4,067 | $55,234 |
| Tract 164.08Orange County | 2,235 | $70,750 |
| Tract 222.08Seminole County | 4,124 | $71,125 |
| Tract 164.07Orange County | 7,461 | $58,423 |
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 Goldenrod) · Census block assignment files
How does Goldenrod compare with other places in Florida?
Goldenrod ranks 440th 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) | 300th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 102nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 440th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 417th | 763 |
| Median home value | 338th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 284th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 209th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 251st | 733 |
| Median age | 720th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 695th | 760 |
| Work from home | 270th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 403rd | 764 |
Goldenrod's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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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 Goldenrod?
9 of the 57 figures for Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod 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.