What is the population of Golden Valley, Minnesota?

Golden Valley has a population of approximately 21,725 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Golden Valley, Minnesota located?

Golden Valley is located in Minnesota, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.9902°, -93.3587°.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley?

The median household income in Golden Valley is approximately $108,772 based on the most recent open data.

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Golden Valley

Total population

21,725

Median home value

$431,400

60%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$108,772

Golden Valley$109k

National$74k

Founded

1886

Elevation261 m

Land area27.3 km²

Weather59°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates44.99°, -93.36°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1886

Elevation

261 m

Area

27.3 km²

Official website

www.goldenvalleymn.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Golden Valley is a western first-ring suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 22,552 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 21,263 in 2024. The city is mostly residential and is bordered by Interstate 394. Over 15% of it is parks or nature reserves. Minnesota State Highway 55 runs through the city, providing a direct route to downtown Minneapolis.

History & geography

History

Golden Valley is located on the ancestral lands of the Dakota people. Ojibwe and Sioux tribes had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s. Golden Valley was incorporated on December 17, 1886. In the early 20th century, it was mostly a farming community.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which (0.03% or 218 ac) is covered by water. The 45th parallel north runs through Golden Valley, coinciding roughly with Duluth Street. Interstate 394, U.S. Highway 169, and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 100 are four of the main routes in the area.

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