Golden Valley is a somewhat small town located in the state of Arizona. With a population of 8,801 people and three associated neighborhoods, Golden Valley is the 58th largest community in Arizona.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.03% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Golden Valley is worth considering.
Being a small town, Golden Valley does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
In terms of college education, Golden Valley ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 5.04% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Golden Valley in 2022 was $26,727, which is middle income relative to Arizona, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $106,908 for a family of four. However, Golden Valley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Golden Valley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Golden Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Golden Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Golden Valley include German, Irish, English, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Golden Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Arabic.