Golden ValleyND
A town of 189, settled in 1909.
Is Golden Valley a good place to live?
Golden Valley’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, against 16 minutes in North Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Golden Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
189 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Golden Valley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Golden Valley, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Golden Valley.
Fewer young adults than North Dakota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (25% statewide); people 65 and older are 30% of residents (17% statewide). At 38.8 years, Golden Valley’s median age is where North Dakota’s towns sit at 33.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across North Dakota.
| Golden Valley | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 years | 33.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 26% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 30% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across North Dakota, 48.8% of residents are women.
| Golden Valley | ND | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 13% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.6% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.9% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.3% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.2% | 25.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.4% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.1% | 14% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 33.3% | 23% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Golden Valley’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Golden Valley for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Golden Valley has lost 82 jobs, to 3 in 2023. 5% of residents live below the poverty line in Golden Valley.
| Golden Valley | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Golden Valley
Golden Valley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 3° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Golden Valley have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
41% of Golden Valley adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Golden Valley. 42% of Golden Valley adults have obesity.
| Golden Valley | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Golden Valley | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.5% | 82.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Golden Valley
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Golden Valley
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Golden Valley; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Golden Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Golden Valley for work
Where Golden Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Golden Valley
City in North Dakota, United States
Golden Valley is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 182 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1913
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,955 ft
- ZIP code
- 58541
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Golden Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Golden Valley, ND a good place to live?
Golden Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.