Population 38,646 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Golden Glades
Household size in Golden Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.66 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.56 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Golden Glades are large by national standards, averaging 3.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 41 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Golden Glades are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Miami area, where the median age is 42.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.5, in line with the national trend.
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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Golden Glades: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Glades
Renters in Golden Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Golden Glades than nationally: 48.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 45 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Golden Glades than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Golden Glades is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older homes.
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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $979 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,009 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,640 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Golden Glades pays $1,640 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Miami area ($2,112). Rents are up $661 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Glades
Bachelor's degrees in Golden Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Golden Glades: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.1% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Golden Glades never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Golden Glades has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Glades
| Period | Golden Glades | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Golden Glades: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Glades 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 Glades | 3.15 | 39.1 | 22.6% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,640 | 20.2% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| North Miami | 3.05 | 38.5 | 17.3% | 54.6% | 9.4% | 1965 | $1,768 | 26.1% | 83.4% | 6.4% |
| Biscayne Park | 3.07 | 30.1 | 13.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1950 | $1,487 | 47.6% | 87.5% | 2.3% |
| North Miami Beach | 2.82 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 49.2% | 13.3% | 1971 | $2,030 | 31.8% | 84.4% | 5.2% |
| Westview | 3.48 | 39.2 | 20.1% | 34.8% | 4.0% | 1964 | $1,902 | 14.4% | 78.3% | 4.0% |
| Pinewood | 3.43 | 40.8 | 21.1% | 57.9% | 5.5% | 1968 | $1,552 | 9.6% | 70.3% | 6.4% |
| Ives Estates | 2.95 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 43.2% | 4.9% | 1986 | $2,263 | 36.4% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Miami Gardens | 3.24 | 39.0 | 20.5% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,029 | 19.7% | 84.8% | 8.8% |
| El Portal | 2.47 | 42.4 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,960 | 44.1% | 95.1% | 6.8% |
| Miami Shores | 2.52 | 40.9 | 11.2% | 51.0% | 12.6% | 1965 | $1,934 | 50.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| Opa-Locka | 3.27 | 39.6 | 22.1% | 40.2% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,743 | 14.5% | 76.0% | 4.9% |
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 Glades. 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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