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Golden, CO vs Buena Vista, CO

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- Buena Vista is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 33.5% less likely to be married in Buena Vista.
- The Median Age is 3.8 years older in Buena Vista.
 Golden, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,859329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,195285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock42.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock825.693.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock14.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, COBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.5%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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