Population 4,290 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Golden Triangle
Household size in Golden Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.31 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.42 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.51 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.48 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Golden Triangle is a place of small households, averaging 1.48 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.31 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only two of Denver's 53 neighborhoods have smaller 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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.7 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Golden Triangle is young: half of its residents are under 33.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Golden Triangle: 1.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Denver neighborhood has a lower 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 Triangle
Renters in Golden Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.2% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +24.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Golden Triangle: 84.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Golden Triangle has the highest share of renters of any Denver neighborhood.
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Golden Triangle: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Still, the rate is higher than in the Denver area overall (6.0%).
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Golden Triangle has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2012, versus 1980 nationally. Few Denver neighborhoods have newer homes: only two of 53.
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,079 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,406 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,769 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,664 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,585 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Golden Triangle costs $2,664 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Golden Triangle has the highest rents of any Denver neighborhood.
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 Triangle
Bachelor's degrees in Golden Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.3% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Golden Triangle is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Golden Triangle have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Triangle
| Period | Golden Triangle | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Golden Triangle has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Golden Triangle has the lowest unemployment rate of any Denver neighborhood. 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 Triangle compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Lodo | 1.43 | 40.6 | 1.0% | 72.4% | 18.6% | 1998 | $2,346 | 74.1% | 97.4% | 5.5% |
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| Five Points | 1.57 | 32.4 | 8.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% | 2004 | $2,099 | 67.9% | 97.4% | 5.0% |
| City Park | 1.67 | 36.2 | 7.9% | 68.5% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,639 | 68.2% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Valverde | 2.18 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 1957 | $1,284 | 24.2% | 80.0% | 3.0% |
| Whittier | 2.10 | 33.4 | 13.6% | 49.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,222 | 80.0% | 99.3% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Marina West, Oxnard, CA · Perry North, Pittsburgh, PA · Penns Beach, Pennsville, NJ · Pennington-Prospect, Trenton, NJ · Pendleton Heights, Kansas City, MO · Parcelas van Scoy, Bayamon, PR · Orchard Meadows, Mundelein, IL · Orangetree, Naples, FL · Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO · Moose Can Gully, Missoula, MT
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 Triangle. 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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