Golden Gate, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,866 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7021.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,099 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Golden Gate grew by 18.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,764 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Golden Gate has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,953 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.04% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Golden Gate is about 11% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $387,097 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,640 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Golden Gate is about 19.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,640 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Golden Gate spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.5 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,613 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,896 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,361 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Golden Gate is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Golden Gate has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.55 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Golden Gate has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Golden Gate | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Golden Gate, Florida.
What is the population of Golden Gate, Florida?
The population of Golden Gate, Florida is 28,866, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Golden Gate, Florida?
The population density of Golden Gate, Florida is 7021.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Golden Gate, Florida?
The median household income in Golden Gate, Florida is $63,953, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Golden Gate, Florida?
The median home price in Golden Gate, Florida is $387,097, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Gate, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Golden Gate, Florida is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.