Golden, Missouri facts for kids
Golden is a small, unincorporated community and a census-designated place in southeastern Barry County, Missouri, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government like a town or city. However, the U.S. government still counts its population for official records.
Golden is located about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Cassville. You can find it just south of Table Rock Lake and about one mile north of Missouri Route 86 on Highway J. In 2020, 275 people lived in Golden.
A post office has been operating in Golden since 1876. It is believed that the community was named after a local family called Golden.
Quick facts for kids
Golden, Missouri
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 Golden, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.72 sq mi (14.81 km2) |
| • Land | 5.33 sq mi (13.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 51.61/sq mi (19.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65658
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587074 |
Population Information
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 275 | — | |
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In 2020, the census showed that 275 people lived in Golden. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing over time.
Schools and Education
Students living in Golden attend schools in the Cassville R-IV School District. This school district serves several communities in the area, providing education for local children.
