This was 10.1 percent higher than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,391.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Golden city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 572 | 4.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,919 | 14.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 626 | 4.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 708 | 5.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,459 | 11 |
Associate's degree | 740 | 5.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,716 | 28 |
Master's degree | 2,570 | 19.4 |
Professional school degree | 361 | 2.7 |
Doctorate degree | 592 | 4.5 |