Golden Shores, Arizona facts for kids
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Golden Shores, Arizona
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 Golden Shores, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Golden Shores, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.14 sq mi (21.08 km2) |
| • Land | 8.14 sq mi (21.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,927 |
| • Density | 236.82/sq mi (91.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP Code |
86436 (Topock)
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-28190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582790 |
Golden Shores is a small community in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,927 people lived in Golden Shores. Most residents use the 86436 ZIP code, and their mail often goes through Topock.
Where is Golden Shores?
Golden Shores is located in the western part of Mohave County. You can find it at coordinates 34°46′55″N 114°28′40″W / 34.78194°N 114.47778°W.
It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of where Interstate 40 crosses the Colorado River. This area is also part of the famous Historic Route 66. Golden Shores is also about 15 miles (24 km) south of Mohave Valley.
The United States Census Bureau says that Golden Shores covers an area of about 8.14 square miles (21.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Golden Shores?
The number of people living in Golden Shores changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,047 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,927 | −5.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,047 people living in the area. There were slightly more males (1,040) than females (1,007). The community has a higher number of older residents. The median age was 59.3 years.
- 270 people were 19 years old or younger.
- 139 people were between 20 and 34 years old.
- 284 people were between 35 and 49 years old.
- 575 people were between 50 and 64 years old.
- 779 people were 65 years old or older.
Most people in Golden Shores are White, making up about 94.2% of the population. Other groups include American Indian (1.0%), Black or African American (0.3%), and Asian (0.3%). About 7.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,011 households in Golden Shores. A household is a group of people living together.
- 578 of these were family households, meaning people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
- 433 were non-family households, often adults living alone.
The community had 1,637 housing units in total. About 1,011 of these homes were lived in, while 626 were empty.
Getting Around Golden Shores
For people needing to travel to and from airports, there is a special service. VegasAirporter is an airport shuttle service. It connects Golden Shores and nearby Lake Havasu City to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. This makes it easier for residents to fly to other places.
