Demographics & People — Golden Valley, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,927 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,300 |
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| Median Age | 44.2 |
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| Total Households | 9,671 |
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| Family Households | 6,034 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.262 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,898 |
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| Black or African American | 1,514 |
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| Asian | 488 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,052 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,176 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,982 |
| Other groups | 3,391 |
| Irish | 2,825 |
| Norwegian | 2,770 |
| Swedish | 1,819 |
| English | 1,517 |
| Italian | 887 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 832 |
| Polish | 636 |
Language
| English Only | 18,435 |
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| Spanish | 709 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,847 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,136 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,270 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 29.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Golden Valley, Minnesota.
