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- Virginia Beach is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 23.5% more likely to be married in Virginia Beach.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years older in Virginia Beach.
 Golden, COVirginia Beach, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock457,658329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock425,257285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,870.193.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock252.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, COVirginia Beach, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, COVirginia Beach, VAUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.3%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, COVirginia Beach, VAUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.1%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock120,27080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.7%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 Virginia Beach    95 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

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