Golden Valley, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Golden Valley is a small city located in Arizona, within Mohave County. The total population is 8,567. It ranks as the 74th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Golden Valley is 59.2 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Golden Valley is $42,585. This is 47% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Golden Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Golden Valley, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.