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Lafayette, CO vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Lafayette.
- People are 15.3% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years younger in Golden.
 Lafayette, COGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201024,486  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 199014,548  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now96.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lafayette, COGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Lafayette, COGolden, COUnited States
 White73.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian4.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lafayette, COGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population50.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households12,552  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,735  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews
Neil · Vancouver, WA
An okay area with access to much more
Over 4 years ago

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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tabby · Lafayette, CO
300 days of sunshine and outdoor lover's paradise
Over 14 years ago

can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews
Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 10 years ago

...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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LEIANNA · Golden, CO
Not just for extreme sportsperson...
Over 11 years ago

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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Mary · Golden, CO
Love this place!
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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