Golden
City in Jefferson County, Colorado
Golden is a city in Jefferson County, Colorado, with 20,399 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,673 ft (1,729 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Pleasant View, 1.9 miles SE.
- 20,399residents (2020 Census)
- 5,673 ftelevation · 1,729 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 25.0 km²
- 2,116 / sq mipopulation density
- 80419main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Golden
Golden is a home rule city that is the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 20,399 at the 2020 United States census. Golden lies along Clear Creek at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded during the Pike's Peak gold rush on June 16, 1859, the mining camp was originally named Golden City in honor of Thomas L. Golden. Golden City served as the capital of the provisional Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861, and capital of the official Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. In 1867, the territorial capital was moved about 12 miles (19 km) east to Denver City. Golden is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
The Colorado School of Mines, offering programs in engineering and science, is located in Golden. It is also home to the National Earthquake Information Center, on the campus of Mines; and the National Laboratory of the Rockies, a federally-funded science institution. Additionally, Coors Brewing Company, CoorsTek, Spyderco, Software Bisque, American Mountaineering Center, and Colorado Railroad Museum are located in the city. It is the birthplace of the Jolly Rancher, a candy bought out by the Hershey Foods Corporation, and home to Yeti Cycles. Western showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody is buried nearby on Lookout Mountain.
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Living in Golden
- Median household income
- $98,582
- Median home value
- $837,700
- Median rent
- $1,953/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Golden had 20,399 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,399 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,116 per sq mi (817 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golden at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,399 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.64 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7425° N, 105.2106° W |
| ZIP codes | 80419, 80401 |
| Official website | cityofgolden.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0830835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golden
- West Pleasant View1.9 mi SE
- Applewood2.0 mi E
- East Pleasant View3.0 mi E
- Fairmount4.0 mi NE
- Genesee5.0 mi SW
- Idledale5.4 mi S
- Lakewood5.8 mi SE
- Wheat Ridge6.0 mi E
- Arvada7.1 mi NE
- Kittredge7.6 mi SW
- Edgewater7.9 mi E
- Indian Hills8.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Golden
What county is Golden in?
Golden is in Jefferson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Golden, CO?
20,399 people lived in Golden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Golden, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80419. Other ZIP codes: 80401.
What is the elevation of Golden?
5,673 feet (1,729 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Golden?
West Pleasant View (1.9 mi), Applewood (2.0 mi), East Pleasant View (3.0 mi), Fairmount (4.0 mi), Genesee (5.0 mi).
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