Golden Valley, North Dakota facts for kids
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Golden Valley, North Dakota
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Location of Golden Valley, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mercer |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
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189 |
| • Density | 255.35/sq mi (98.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58541
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-31180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036059 |
Golden Valley is a small city located in Mercer County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1913.
In 2020, about 191 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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About Golden Valley's Location
Golden Valley is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.73 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Golden Valley has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 369 | — | |
| 1930 | 294 | −20.3% | |
| 1940 | 400 | 36.1% | |
| 1950 | 339 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 286 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 235 | −17.8% | |
| 1980 | 287 | 22.1% | |
| 1990 | 239 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 183 | −23.4% | |
| 2010 | 182 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 191 | 4.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 189 | 3.8% | |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 182 people living in Golden Valley. These people lived in 92 different homes. About 54 of these homes were families.
The city had about 249 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Golden Valley were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
Many homes (50%) had married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 38% of all homes had just one person living there. About 15% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Golden Valley was 50.2 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18. Many people (40.6%) were between 45 and 64 years old. The city had almost an equal number of males and females.
Schools in Golden Valley
Students in Golden Valley attend schools that are part of the Beulah Public School District 27.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Valley (Dakota del Norte) para niños
