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Westcliffe, CO vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Westcliffe.
- People are 4.6% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 19.6 years younger in Golden.
 Westcliffe, COGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 2010575  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 1990312  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now121.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area1.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Westcliffe, COGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Westcliffe, COGolden, COUnited States
 White93.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Westcliffe, COGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married32.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households234  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households146  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Westcliffe    4 Reviews

I’ve lived here for almost 2 years. Everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful. The winters are long. But the snow does come and go. The mountains are breathtaking with  More

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Beautiful area with great local ranch folks. We just bought a small ranch property and are fleeing Colorado Springs, which is being overrun by blue state refugees from  More

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Kindof the unknown town near Pueblo, Florence, and CO Springs that people are starting to discover. With Colony lakes, a reservoir, Bishops Castle, the Royal Gorge, 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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