Population 13,829 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Goldenrod: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Goldenrod
Household size in Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Goldenrod run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Goldenrod is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Goldenrod as they are nationally: 12.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Goldenrod
Renters in Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.2% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Goldenrod: 52.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Goldenrod: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Goldenrod has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Goldenrod are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Orlando area, where the median home dates to 1995. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,108 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,308 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,865 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Goldenrod runs $1,865 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $757 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.3% 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 south; the highest are in the north.
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 Goldenrod
Bachelor's degrees in Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Goldenrod than nationally: 38.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 16.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Goldenrod is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Orlando area. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Goldenrod
| Period | Goldenrod | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Goldenrod: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Goldenrod 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod | 2.41 | 34.9 | 12.0% | 52.0% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,865 | 38.8% | 91.2% | 8.6% |
| Winter Park | 2.30 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 39.8% | 9.4% | 1982 | $1,868 | 55.2% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| Casselberry | 2.39 | 41.2 | 10.8% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1984 | $1,798 | 34.3% | 91.4% | 3.2% |
| Maitland | 2.22 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 48.5% | 9.7% | 1985 | $2,098 | 53.9% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| Azalea Park | 2.77 | 38.4 | 10.7% | 46.9% | 7.5% | 1982 | $1,572 | 26.3% | 86.0% | 7.2% |
| Union Park | 2.96 | 37.3 | 18.6% | 39.5% | 7.8% | 1985 | $1,688 | 32.3% | 92.7% | 4.2% |
| Winter Springs | 2.68 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 24.0% | 8.6% | 1990 | $1,922 | 46.9% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Eatonville | 2.66 | 33.1 | 20.9% | 77.0% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,429 | 16.8% | 84.1% | 6.6% |
| Oviedo | 2.91 | 38.5 | 8.0% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 1997 | $2,070 | 52.5% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| Alafaya | 2.93 | 37.9 | 11.1% | 35.5% | 7.3% | 1997 | $2,032 | 41.6% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Altamonte Springs | 2.40 | 39.6 | 14.6% | 48.6% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,733 | 37.0% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Tolland, CT · Eagle Point, OR · Farmville, VA · Stony Point, NY · Suamico, WI · Suffern, NY · Sumner, WA · Superior, CO · Sweet Home, OR · Tarrytown, NY
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 Goldenrod. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.