Population 30,468 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Golden Gate
Household size in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.61 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.21 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.91 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.65 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Golden Gate is a place of big households: 3.65 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 3.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only four have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.7, Golden Gate is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Golden Gate than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Golden Gate
Renters in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Golden Gate than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. The renter share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Golden Gate: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 8.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Golden Gate is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Florida.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,012 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $951 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,253 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,743 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Golden Gate costs $1,743 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $731 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Golden Gate
Bachelor's degrees in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Golden Gate: 14.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Golden Gate never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Golden Gate
| Period | Golden Gate | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Golden Gate has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Golden Gate compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 3.65 | 34.7 | 14.4% | 45.3% | 8.1% | 1988 | $1,743 | 14.6% | 76.3% | 2.9% |
| Naples | 2.38 | 54.4 | 7.3% | 21.4% | 24.2% | 1999 | $2,129 | 43.5% | 92.4% | 4.0% |
| Naples Park | 1.74 | 74.1 | 1.2% | 11.6% | 51.6% | 1997 | $2,318 | 68.2% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| Jerome | 1.75 | 64.2 | 6.4% | 12.4% | 32.1% | 1999 | $1,861 | 27.9% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Weston | 3.24 | 41.4 | 9.0% | 26.8% | 7.2% | 1995 | $3,047 | 66.5% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| Southwest Ranches | 3.35 | 44.3 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 1990 | $2,849 | 50.5% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Pembroke Pines | 2.85 | 44.8 | 12.2% | 30.1% | 4.7% | 1990 | $2,364 | 40.8% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| Sunrise | 2.81 | 42.9 | 10.9% | 31.0% | 10.5% | 1985 | $2,202 | 35.1% | 92.0% | 5.2% |
| Cooper City | 3.13 | 40.2 | 8.5% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 1990 | $2,679 | 53.5% | 95.1% | 3.7% |
| Davie | 2.84 | 39.3 | 11.4% | 32.9% | 8.4% | 1990 | $2,128 | 39.5% | 91.5% | 5.2% |
| Plantation | 2.67 | 41.8 | 9.1% | 35.8% | 7.5% | 1984 | $2,304 | 45.3% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Golden Gate. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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