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Golden, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
20
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Golden and its ZIP codes
Golden at a glance
- Golden is 83% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Golden, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Golden.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.39B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Golden, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
Cities near Golden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San PedroCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 9.8 |
| La MaderaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 13.1 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 12.8 |
| Paa-KoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Sandia KnollsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.8 |
| EdgewoodTown | 8.9 mi | 56.8 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Sandia ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Thunder MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| SedilloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Los CerrillosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 29.4 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| TijerasVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golden, NM in?
- Golden is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Golden, NM?
- About 20 people live in Golden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golden?
- Nearby places include San Pedro (3.2 mi), La Madera (6.5 mi), Cedar Grove (6.7 mi), Paa-Ko (7.8 mi), Sandia Knolls (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023