Golden Valley, Nevada facts for kids
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Golden Valley, Nevada
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Location of Golden Valley, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.61 sq mi (9.36 km2) |
| • Land | 3.61 sq mi (9.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,580 |
| • Density | 437.19/sq mi (168.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89506
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| FIPS code | 32-28860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583929 |
Golden Valley is a small community in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,580 people lived in Golden Valley. It's located just north of the city of Reno. Golden Valley is considered a suburb of Reno and is part of the larger Reno–Sparks metropolitan area. Before 2010, Golden Valley was grouped with another area called Lemmon Valley for census purposes.
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Where is Golden Valley Located?
Golden Valley is found at coordinates 39.6155 degrees North latitude and 119.8266 degrees West longitude. It is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of downtown Reno. The community of Lemmon Valley is right next to Golden Valley, to its north.
How Big is Golden Valley?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Golden Valley covers a total area of about 3.61 square miles (9.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Golden Valley?
The population of Golden Valley has changed over time. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during recent official counts:
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| 2020 | 1,580 | — | |
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- In 2010, the population was 1,556 people.
- By 2020, the population had slightly increased to 1,580 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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