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Golden, CO vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Household income in Golden, is 18% less than it is in Golden and is 29,211% below the National Average.
- Golden unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- Golden unemployment rate is 6.0%.
 Golden, COUnited States, CO
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.3%  Unlock
 Sales Taxes4.5%  Unlock
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.6%
 Income per Cap.$48,030  Unlock
 Household Income  Unlock$69,021
 Family Median Income$125,393  Unlock
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 Est. Households By Income
 Golden, COGolden, CO
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.0%  Unlock
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K5.7%  Unlock
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.3%  Unlock
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.2%  Unlock
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.5%  Unlock
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Golden, COGolden, CO
 Management, business, finance21.9%  Unlock
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock
 Legal  Unlock1.2%
 Education, library7.9%  Unlock
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.9%  Unlock
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.0%  Unlock
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%  Unlock
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.2%  Unlock
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.7%  Unlock
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock13.1%
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 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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