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'''Golden Valley''' is a western and first-ring [[suburb]] of [[Minneapolis]] in [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 22,552 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Golden_Valley_city,_Minnesota?g=160XX00US2724308 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=April 26, 2023}}</ref> The city is mostly residential and is bordered by [[U.S. Route 12|U.S. Highway 12 (Interstate 394)]]. Over 15% of it is parks or nature reserves.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About us - Golden Valley, MN|url=https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/recreation/index.php|website=Golden Valley, Minnesota Government}}</ref> [[Minnesota State Highway 55|The Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway]] runs through the heart of the city, providing a direct route to Minneapolis's industrial district.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 15, 2016|title=Minnesota's Officially Named Highways|url=https://northstarhighways.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/officially-named-highways/|access-date=November 26, 2022|website=North Star Highways}}</ref>
'''Golden Valley''' is a city in [[Hennepin County, Minnesota]], United States. A residential, inner-ring suburb immediately west of [[Minneapolis]], the city’s population was 22,552 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. Golden Valley is home to the headquarters of [[General Mills]], a major food products company founded in Minneapolis. The U.S. headquarters of [[Pentair]] is also within the city. In addition, local [[NBC]] television affiliate [[KARE|KARE-11]] broadcasts from Golden Valley.


Golden Valley is the main corporate headquarters of [[General Mills]], a major flour milling and food products company originally located in Minneapolis. It is the site of [[Pentair]]'s U.S. headquarters and local [[NBC]] affiliate [[KARE (TV)|KARE]]. The city was also home to the former [[Honeywell|Minneapolis-Honeywell]] headquarters, which is now the Resideo Technologies corporate offices.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Locations|url=https://www.pentair.com/en-us/about-pentair/our-locations.html|access-date=November 26, 2022|website=www.pentair.com}}</ref>
The city’s main roads are [[Interstate 394]] ([[U.S. Route 12|U.S. Highway 12]]), [[Minnesota State Highway 100]], and the [[Minnesota State Highway 55|Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-15 |title=Minnesota's Officially Named Highways |url=https://northstarhighways.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/officially-named-highways/ |access-date=2021-11-15 |website=North Star Highways |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Tribes of [[Chippewa]] and [[Sioux]] had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s.<ref>Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). ''Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City''. pp. 3–4.</ref> Golden Valley was incorporated December 17, 1886. In the early twentieth century, it was mostly a farming community.<ref name="Upham 1920">Upham, W. 190. ''Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance.'' Minnesota Historical Society.</ref>
[[Ojibwe]] and [[Sioux]] tribes had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s.<ref>Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). ''Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City''. pp. 3–4.</ref> Golden Valley was incorporated on December 17, 1886. In the early 20th century, it was mostly a farming community.<ref name="Upham 1920">Upham, W. 190. ''Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance.'' Minnesota Historical Society.</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|10.55|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|10.55|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.20|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.35|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref>{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 13, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115232718/https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=November 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The [[45th parallel north]] runs through Golden Valley, coinciding approximately with Duluth Street.
The [[45th parallel north]] runs through Golden Valley, coinciding approximately with Duluth Street.
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[[File:2009-0611-006-BreckSchool.jpg|thumb|The chapel at Breck School, a private [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]] school in Golden Valley]]
[[File:2009-0611-006-BreckSchool.jpg|thumb|The chapel at Breck School, a private [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]] school in Golden Valley]]


Most children who live in Golden Valley attend the [[Robbinsdale School District]] or the [[Hopkins Public Schools (Minnesota)|Hopkins School District]], as all of the territory of the city belongs to one or the other school district. Some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |title=Open Enrollment |publisher=Minnesota Department of Education |access-date=November 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826062337/http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |archive-date=August 26, 2010}}</ref>
Most children who live in Golden Valley attend school in the [[Robbinsdale School District]] or the [[Hopkins Public Schools (Minnesota)|Hopkins School District]], as all of the city's territory belongs to one or the other. Some students attend public schools in other districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html|title=Open Enrollment|publisher=Minnesota Department of Education|access-date=November 19, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826062337/http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html|archive-date=August 26, 2010}}</ref>


Golden Valley High School was founded in 1957, and the adjacent Golden Valley Middle School was opened in 1964,<ref>Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). ''Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City''. p. 25.</ref> and were closed in the early 1980s after the Golden Valley School District merged with the Hopkins School District. Carl Sandburg Junior High School opened in 1959. In 1988, it became Sandburg Middle School.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=Sandburg Middle School – History |url=http://sms.rdale.org/ |website=[[Sandburg Middle School]] |access-date=July 27, 2011}}</ref> In 1981, the [[Breck School]], a private
Golden Valley High School was founded in 1957, and the adjacent Golden Valley Middle School opened in 1964.<ref>Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). ''Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City''. p. 25.</ref> Both closed in the early 1980s after the Golden Valley School District merged with the Hopkins School District. Carl Sandburg Junior High School opened in 1959. In 1988, it became Sandburg Middle School.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=Sandburg Middle School – History|url=https://sandburgms.fcps.edu/about/history|website=[[Sandburg Middle School]]|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref> In 1981, the [[Breck School]], a private Episcopal school, purchased the former Golden Valley High School and Middle School property and moved from [[Minneapolis]] to the campus of the former Golden Valley schools.
Episcopal school, purchased the former Golden Valley High School and Middle School property and moved from [[Minneapolis]] to the campus of the former Golden Valley schools.


King of Grace Lutheran School is a Christian preschool, elementary school, and middle school of the [[Evangelical Lutheran Synod]] in Golden Valley.<ref>{{cite web |title=School Home &mdash; King of Grace Lutheran Church and School |url=https://www.kingofgracelutheran.com/school |access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref>
King of Grace Lutheran School is a Christian preschool, elementary school, and middle school of the [[Evangelical Lutheran Synod]] in Golden Valley.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Home &mdash; King of Grace Lutheran Church and School|url=https://www.kingofgracelutheran.com/school|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref>


There is also a private elementary Catholic School named Good Shepherd Catholic School. Its name was changed in 2006 from the former Parkvalley Catholic.
There is also a private elementary Catholic School named Good Shepherd Catholic School. Its name was changed in 2006 from Parkvalley Catholic.


What is currently the site of the [[Perpich Center for Arts Education]] was originally the [[Golden Valley Lutheran College]], which closed in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Itemid=192&Action=ShowBasic&instid=H142|title=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref>
What is now the site of the [[Perpich Center for Arts Education]] was originally [[Golden Valley Lutheran College]], which closed in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Itemid=192&Action=ShowBasic&instid=H142|title=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:2009-0722-GeneralMills-hq.jpg|thumb|right|General Mills' corporate campus in Golden Valley.]]
[[File:2009-0722-GeneralMills-hq.jpg|thumb|right|General Mills' corporate campus in Golden Valley.]]
Major employers in the city include:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/community/about.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816095212/http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/community/about.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 16, 2000 |title=City of Golden Valley - About Golden Valley}}</ref>
Major employers in the city include:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/community/about.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816095212/http://www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/community/about.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 16, 2000|title=City of Golden Valley - About Golden Valley}}</ref>
* Tennant<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tennantco.com/en_us/localeselector.html|title=Global Floor Cleaning Machines & Services &#124; Tennant Company|website=www.tennantco.com}}</ref>
*[[General Mills]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.generalmills.com/|title=General Mills: A U.S. based food company. - General Mills|website=www.generalmills.com}}</ref>
* [[General Mills]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.generalmills.com/|title=General Mills: A U.S. based food company. - General Mills|website=www.generalmills.com}}</ref>
*[[UnitedHealth Group]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nndb.com/company/276/000058102/|title=UnitedHealth Group|website=www.nndb.com|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>
*[[Honeywell]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=HON|title=NYSE, New York Stock Exchange > Listings > Listings Directory|access-date=August 29, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223212336/http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=HON|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Pentair]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pentair.com/en-us.html|title=English|website=www.pentair.com}}</ref>
*Tennant<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennantco.com/en_us/localeselector.html|title=Global Floor Cleaning Machines & Services &#124; Tennant Company|website=www.tennantco.com}}</ref>
* [[KARE]], [[NBC]] television affiliate for the Twin Cities
* [[Minnesota United FC]] – headquarters for the [[Major League Soccer]] franchise<ref>{{cite web |title=Contact Us {{!}} Minnesota United FC |url=https://www.mnufc.com/contact-us |publisher=MLS |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>
*[[Pentair]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pentair.com/en-us.html|title=English|website=www.pentair.com}}</ref>
*[[KARE (TV)|KARE]], [[NBC]] television affiliate for the Twin Cities
* Bluestone Garden<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wolfgarten.us/|title=Best Lawn & Garden Tools &#124; Garden Equipment from BlueStone Garden|first=Wolf Garten|last=USA|website=Wolf Garten USA}}</ref>
*[[Minnesota United FC]] – headquarters for the [[Major League Soccer]] franchise<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Us {{!}} Minnesota United FC|url=https://www.mnufc.com/contact-us|publisher=MLS|access-date=November 26, 2022|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126192108/https://www.mnufc.com/contact-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Room & Board]]
*Bluestone Garden<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wolfgarten.us/|title=Best Lawn & Garden Tools &#124; Garden Equipment from BlueStone Garden|first=Wolf|last=Garten|website=Wolf Garten USA}}</ref>
* [[Honeywell]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=HON |title=NYSE, New York Stock Exchange > Listings > Listings Directory |access-date=2017-08-29 |archive-date=2014-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223212336/http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=HON |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Room & Board]]
* [[UnitedHealth Group]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nndb.com/company/276/000058102/|title=UnitedHealth Group|website=www.nndb.com}}</ref>
* USFamily.net<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usfamily.net/|title=USFamily.Net|website=usfamily.net}}</ref>
*USFamily.net<ref>{{cite web|url=https://usfamily.net/|title=USFamily.Net|website=usfamily.net|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>


Even though the population of Golden Valley is around 20,000, more than 30,000 people work in Golden Valley.<ref name="GV-BusOverview">{{cite web|url=http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/about/business.php |title=City of Golden Valley, MN: Business Overview |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref> This is because of the presence of large employers including General Mills, Honeywell, and Pentair.
Golden Valley's population is around 22,000, but more than 30,000 people work there,<ref name="GV-BusOverview">{{cite web|url=https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/35/Business|title=City of Golden Valley, MN: Business Overview|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref> because of the presence of large employers including General Mills, Honeywell, and Pentair.


===Top employers===
===Top employers===
According to Golden Valley's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>[http://gv-img.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/Public/2/doc/386036/Electronic.aspx City of Golden Valley CAFR]{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> the top employers in the city were:
According to the City's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=987860&dbid=0&repo=GoldenValley|title=City of Golden Valley 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report|format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]]|page=183|date=April 26, 2023}}</ref> the city's largest employers are:


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{| class="wikitable"
|+ Top 10 employers in Golden Valley (sortable) by number of employees
|-
|-
! #
!scope="col"| Employer
! Employer
!scope="col"| No. of employees
! # of Employees
|-
|-
|1
!scope="row"| [[General Mills]]
|[[General Mills|General Mills, Inc.]]
| 5,500
|4,500
|-
|-
|2
!scope="row"| [[Allianz Life]]
|[[Allianz Life|Allianz Life Insurance Company]]
| 2,047
|1,800
|-
|-
|3
!scope="row"| [[OptumHealth]]
|[[OptumHealth]]
| 1,764
|1,700
|-
|-
|4
!scope="row"| [[Honeywell]]
|[[Honeywell|Honeywell Incorporated]]
| 1,732
|1,700
|-
|-
|5
!scope="row"| Mortenson Construction
|G.H. Tennant Company
| 798
|729
|-
|-
|6
!scope="row"| Tennant
|[[M.A. Mortenson Company]]
| 700
|600
|-
|-
|7
!scope="row"| [[Courage Center]]
|[[Courage Center]]
| 455
|450
|-
|-
|8
!scope="row"| [[McKesson Corporation|McKesson]]
|Preferred One
| 380
|368
|-
|-
|9
!scope="row"| [[Breck School]]
|Liberty Carton
| 300
|360
|-
|-
|10
!scope="row"| Lupient Automotive Group
|[[Breck School]]
| 300
|338
|}
|}


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|2010= 20371
|2010= 20371
|2020= 22552
|2020= 22552
|estyear=2022
|estimate=21545
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=January 17, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 17, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=May 28, 2013}}</ref><br />2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 8, 2018}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}
}}


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 20,371 people, 8,816 households, and 5,417 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1997.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 9,349 housing units at an average density of {{convert|916.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 20,371 people, 8,816 households, and 5,417 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1997.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 9,349 housing units at an average density of {{convert|916.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.


There were 8,816 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84.
There were 8,816 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 20,281 people, 8,449 households, and 5,508 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,982.3 people per square mile (765.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 8,589 housing units at an average density of 839.5 per square mile (324.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 91.07% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.87% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.61% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.76% of the population.
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 20,281 people, 8,449 households, and 5,508 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,982.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 8,589 housing units at an average density of {{convert|839.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.07% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.59% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.29% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.87% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.61% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.76% of the population.


There were 8,449 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.
There were 8,449 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.


In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $62,063, and the median income for a family was $75,899 (these figures had risen to $77,976 and $87,828 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $49,890 versus $35,967 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $34,094. About 0.8% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,063, and the median income for a family was $75,899 (these figures had risen to $77,976 and $87,828 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $49,890 versus $35,967 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $34,094. About 0.8% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.


==Government==
==Government==
Golden Valley is a statutory city, where the mayor votes with the city council. Golden Valley operates under the council–manager form of government. The city council sets the policy and overall direction for the city, and appoints a city manager to serve as administrator. The city manager directs city staff in carrying out council decisions and providing services.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}
Golden Valley is a statutory city, where the mayor votes with the city council. Golden Valley operates under the council–manager form of government. The city council sets the policy and overall direction for the city, and appoints a city manager to serve as administrator. The city manager directs city staff in carrying out council decisions and providing services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/directory.aspx?did=8|title=City Manager's Department|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>


The mayor serves a four-year term. There are four council members serving staggered four-year terms. Two council seats are up for election every two years, in odd-numbered years. The council members run citywide; there are no wards. The current mayor is Shep Harris. The current city council includes Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg.<ref name="GV-councilmembers">{{cite web |title=City of Golden Valley, MN: City Council Members |url=http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/council/members.php |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>
The mayor serves a four-year term. There are four council members serving staggered four-year terms. Two council seats are up for election every two years, in odd-numbered years. The council members run citywide; there are no wards. The current mayor is Roslyn Harmon. The current city council includes Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist.<ref>{{cite web|title=City of Golden Valley, MN: City Council Members|url=https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/180/City-Council|access-date=May 31, 2024}}</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
Golden Valley is located in [[Minnesota's 5th congressional district]], represented in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] by [[Minneapolis]] activist and organizer [[Ilhan Omar]], a [[Democratic Farmer Labor Party|Democrat.]] The city is split between two state legislative districts: 46A, represented by Representative [[Ryan Winkler]] and Senator [[Ron Latz]], and 45B, represented by Representative Mark Freiberg and Senator [[Ann Rest]]. All four are [[Democratic Farmer Labor Party|Democrats]].
Golden Valley is in [[Minnesota's 5th congressional district]], represented in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] by [[Ilhan Omar]], a [[Democratic Farmer Labor Party|Democrat.]] The city is split between two state legislative districts: 46A, represented by Representative [[Larry Kraft]] and Senator [[Ron Latz]], and 45B, represented by Representative [[Patty Acomb]] and Senator [[Kelly Morrison]]. All four are [[Democratic Farmer Labor Party|Democrats]].


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! Year
!Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
![[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
![[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
![[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
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|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2024 United States presidential election|2024]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|21.8% ''3,305''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''76.0%''' ''11,546''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''335''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|22.7% ''3,590''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|22.7% ''3,590''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''75.1%''' ''11,896''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''75.1%''' ''11,896''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''348''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''348''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.1% ''3,313''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.1% ''3,313''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.0%''' ''9,365''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.0%''' ''9,365''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''1,093''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''1,093''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.8% ''4,595''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.8% ''4,595''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''65.3%''' ''9,153''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''65.3%''' ''9,153''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.9% ''262''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.9% ''262''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.7% ''4,564''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.7% ''4,564''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''65.9%''' ''9,205''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''65.9%''' ''9,205''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''208''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''208''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''5,138''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''5,138''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''61.9%''' ''8,610''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''61.9%''' ''8,610''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''163''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.2% ''163''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''4,792''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.9% ''4,792''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.0%''' ''7,402''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.0%''' ''7,402''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.1% ''793''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.1% ''793''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.5% ''4,347''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.5% ''4,347''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.6%''' ''6,926''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''56.6%''' ''6,926''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''973''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''973''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.7% ''4,486''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|32.7% ''4,486''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''47.9%''' ''6,575''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''47.9%''' ''6,575''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|19.4% ''2,673''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|19.4% ''2,673''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|49.6% ''6,666''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|49.6% ''6,666''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.4%''' ''6,785''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.4%''' ''6,785''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.8%''' ''7,541''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.8%''' ''7,541''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.2% ''6,231''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.2% ''6,231''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''46.6%''' ''6,347''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''46.6%''' ''6,347''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.6% ''5,522''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.6% ''5,522''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|12.8% ''1,745''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|12.8% ''1,745''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.4%''' ''7,266''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''54.4%''' ''7,266''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.8% ''5,841''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.8% ''5,841''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''239''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''239''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1972 United States presidential election|1972]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1972 United States presidential election|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.3%''' ''7,491''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.3%''' ''7,491''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''4,553''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''4,553''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''168''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.4% ''168''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.7%''' ''5,680''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.7%''' ''5,680''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.6% ''5,013''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.6% ''5,013''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.7% ''302''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.7% ''302''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.5%''' ''4,749''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.5%''' ''4,749''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|49.2% ''4,629''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|49.2% ''4,629''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''25''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''25''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.6%''' ''4,422''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.6%''' ''4,422''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.3% ''2,749''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.3% ''2,749''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''10''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''10''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.9%''' ''3,368''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.9%''' ''3,368''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.7% ''1,571''
|style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.7% ''1,571''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''21''
|style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''21''
|}
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* [[John R. Arlandson]], Minnesota state legislator and lawyer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10021|title=Arlandson, John R. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present|website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}</ref>
*[[John R. Arlandson]], Minnesota state legislator and lawyer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10021|title=Arlandson, John R. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present|website=www.lrl.mn.gov|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Tom Barnard]]; [[KQRS-FM|KQRS]] radio morning show host and [[voice-over artist]]
*[[Tom Barnard]], [[KQRS-FM|KQRS]] radio morning show host and [[voice-over artist]]
* [[Scott Z. Burns]]; screenwriter, producer, director<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/11823536.html |title=Neal Justin: Scott Burns' ultimatum |last=Justin |first=Neal |date=November 13, 2007 |work=[[Star Tribune]] |access-date=October 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121014957/http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/11823536.html |archive-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref>
*[[Scott Z. Burns]], screenwriter, producer, director<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/11823536.html|title=Neal Justin: Scott Burns' ultimatum|last=Justin|first=Neal|date=November 13, 2007|work=[[Star Tribune]]|access-date=October 10, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121014957/http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/11823536.html|archive-date=January 21, 2012}}</ref>
* [[David King (drummer)|David King]]; drummer of The Bad Plus, Happy Apple, and other groups
*[[David King (drummer)|David King]]. drummer of The Bad Plus, Happy Apple, and other groups
*[[Brian Klaas]], political commentator, author, and professor
* [[Jordan Leopold]]; former player for U.S. Olympic hockey team and the [[National Hockey League]]'s Minnesota Wild.
*[[Jordan Leopold]], former player for U.S. Olympic hockey team and the [[Minnesota Wild]].
* [[Trent Lockett]]; professional basketball player
*[[Trent Lockett]], professional basketball player
* [[Kelly Lynch]]; actress
*[[Kelly Lynch]], actress<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesotan-kelly-lynch-tapped-into-high-school-horror-stories-for-new-stephen-king-project/437750123/|last=Justin|first=Neal|title=Minnesota's Kelly Lynch tapped into high-school 'horror' stories for new Stephen King project|work=[[Star Tribune]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Lynne Osterman]]; Minnesota state legislator
*[[Lynne Osterman]], Minnesota state legislator
* [[Aaron Sele]]; former [[Major League Baseball]] right-handed pitcher.
*[[Aaron Sele]], former [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/aaron-sele/|title=Aaron Sele|publisher=[[Society for American Baseball Research]]|access-date=November 26, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Craig Taborn]]; jazz pianist
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*[[Craig Taborn]], jazz pianist{{div col end}}


==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* {{cite book| last= Golden Valley Historical Society| title= Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City, 1886-1986| publisher= Golden Valley Historical Society| year= 1986}}
*{{cite book|title=Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City, 1886-1986|publisher=Golden Valley Historical Society|year=1986}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/ City of Golden Valley — Official Website]
* [https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/ City of Golden Valley — Official Website]


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Golden Valley
City
Golden Valley Library
Golden Valley Library
Official seal of Golden Valley
Logo
Location of Golden Valley within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Golden Valley
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°59′33″N 93°21′33″W / 44.99250°N 93.35917°W / 44.99250; -93.35917
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Founded1886
IncorporatedDecember 17, 1886
Government
 • TypeCouncil / Manager
 • MayorRoslyn Harmon
Area
[1]
 • City
10.54 sq mi (27.30 km2)
 • Land10.20 sq mi (26.41 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
Elevation
[2]
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • City
22,552
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
21,545
 • Density2,211.63/sq mi (853.87/km2)
 • Metro
3,693,729
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
55416, 55422, 55426, 55427
Area code763
FIPS code27-24308
GNIS feature ID0644201[2]
Websitegoldenvalleymn.gov

Golden Valley is a western and first-ring suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 22,552 at the 2020 census.[3] The city is mostly residential and is bordered by U.S. Highway 12 (Interstate 394). Over 15% of it is parks or nature reserves.[5] The Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway runs through the heart of the city, providing a direct route to Minneapolis's industrial district.[6]

Golden Valley is the main corporate headquarters of General Mills, a major flour milling and food products company originally located in Minneapolis. It is the site of Pentair's U.S. headquarters and local NBC affiliate KARE. The city was also home to the former Minneapolis-Honeywell headquarters, which is now the Resideo Technologies corporate offices.[7]

History

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Ojibwe and Sioux tribes had encampments on nearby Medicine Lake. The first white settlers arrived in the early 1850s.[8] Golden Valley was incorporated on December 17, 1886. In the early 20th century, it was mostly a farming community.[9]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 10.55 square miles (27.32 km2), of which 10.20 square miles (26.42 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) is water.[10]

The 45th parallel north runs through Golden Valley, coinciding approximately with Duluth Street.

Interstate 394, U.S. Highway 169, and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 100 are four of the main routes in the area.

Education

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The chapel at Breck School, a private Episcopal school in Golden Valley

Most children who live in Golden Valley attend school in the Robbinsdale School District or the Hopkins School District, as all of the city's territory belongs to one or the other. Some students attend public schools in other districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.[11]

Golden Valley High School was founded in 1957, and the adjacent Golden Valley Middle School opened in 1964.[12] Both closed in the early 1980s after the Golden Valley School District merged with the Hopkins School District. Carl Sandburg Junior High School opened in 1959. In 1988, it became Sandburg Middle School.[13] In 1981, the Breck School, a private Episcopal school, purchased the former Golden Valley High School and Middle School property and moved from Minneapolis to the campus of the former Golden Valley schools.

King of Grace Lutheran School is a Christian preschool, elementary school, and middle school of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Golden Valley.[14]

There is also a private elementary Catholic School named Good Shepherd Catholic School. Its name was changed in 2006 from Parkvalley Catholic.

What is now the site of the Perpich Center for Arts Education was originally Golden Valley Lutheran College, which closed in 1985.[15]

Economy

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General Mills' corporate campus in Golden Valley.

Major employers in the city include:[16]

Golden Valley's population is around 22,000, but more than 30,000 people work there,[25] because of the presence of large employers including General Mills, Honeywell, and Pentair.

Top employers

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According to the City's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[26] the city's largest employers are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 General Mills, Inc. 4,500
2 Allianz Life Insurance Company 1,800
3 OptumHealth 1,700
4 Honeywell Incorporated 1,700
5 G.H. Tennant Company 729
6 M.A. Mortenson Company 600
7 Courage Center 450
8 Preferred One 368
9 Liberty Carton 360
10 Breck School 338

Demographics

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A deer in a Golden Valley neighborhood
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860301—
18701,173289.7%
18802,752134.6%
1890509−81.5%
190068033.6%
19106921.8%
192083019.9%
19301,32059.0%
19402,04855.2%
19505,551171.0%
196014,559162.3%
197024,24666.5%
198022,775−6.1%
199020,971−7.9%
200020,281−3.3%
201020,3710.4%
202022,55210.7%
2022 (est.)21,545[4]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[27]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 20,371 people, 8,816 households, and 5,417 families living in the city. The population density was 1,997.2 inhabitants per square mile (771.1/km2). There were 9,349 housing units at an average density of 916.6 per square mile (353.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.4% White, 7.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 8,816 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 20,281 people, 8,449 households, and 5,508 families living in the city. The population density was 1,982.3 inhabitants per square mile (765.4/km2). There were 8,589 housing units at an average density of 839.5 per square mile (324.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.07% White, 3.59% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.87% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 8,449 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,063, and the median income for a family was $75,899 (these figures had risen to $77,976 and $87,828 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $49,890 versus $35,967 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,094. About 0.8% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Golden Valley is a statutory city, where the mayor votes with the city council. Golden Valley operates under the council–manager form of government. The city council sets the policy and overall direction for the city, and appoints a city manager to serve as administrator. The city manager directs city staff in carrying out council decisions and providing services.[28]

The mayor serves a four-year term. There are four council members serving staggered four-year terms. Two council seats are up for election every two years, in odd-numbered years. The council members run citywide; there are no wards. The current mayor is Roslyn Harmon. The current city council includes Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist.[29]

Politics

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Golden Valley is in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ilhan Omar, a Democrat. The city is split between two state legislative districts: 46A, represented by Representative Larry Kraft and Senator Ron Latz, and 45B, represented by Representative Patty Acomb and Senator Kelly Morrison. All four are Democrats.

Presidential election results
Precinct General Election Results[30]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2024 21.8% 3,305 76.0% 11,546 2.2% 335
2020 22.7% 3,590 75.1% 11,896 2.2% 348
2016 24.1% 3,313 68.0% 9,365 7.9% 1,093
2012 32.8% 4,595 65.3% 9,153 1.9% 262
2008 32.7% 4,564 65.9% 9,205 1.4% 208
2004 36.9% 5,138 61.9% 8,610 1.2% 163
2000 36.9% 4,792 57.0% 7,402 6.1% 793
1996 35.5% 4,347 56.6% 6,926 7.9% 973
1992 32.7% 4,486 47.9% 6,575 19.4% 2,673
1988 49.6% 6,666 50.4% 6,785 0.0% 0
1984 54.8% 7,541 45.2% 6,231 0.0% 0
1980 46.6% 6,347 40.6% 5,522 12.8% 1,745
1976 54.4% 7,266 43.8% 5,841 1.8% 239
1972 61.3% 7,491 37.3% 4,553 1.4% 168
1968 51.7% 5,680 45.6% 5,013 2.7% 302
1964 50.5% 4,749 49.2% 4,629 0.3% 25
1960 61.6% 4,422 38.3% 2,749 0.1% 10
1956 67.9% 3,368 31.7% 1,571 0.4% 21

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Golden Valley, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "About us - Golden Valley, MN". Golden Valley, Minnesota Government.
  6. ^ "Minnesota's Officially Named Highways". North Star Highways. October 15, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  7. ^ "Our Locations". www.pentair.com. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  8. ^ Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City. pp. 3–4.
  9. ^ Upham, W. 190. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "Open Enrollment". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on August 26, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  12. ^ Golden Valley Historical Society (1986). Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City. p. 25.
  13. ^ "Sandburg Middle School – History". Sandburg Middle School. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  14. ^ "School Home — King of Grace Lutheran Church and School". Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Higher Learning Commission".
  16. ^ "City of Golden Valley - About Golden Valley". Archived from the original on August 16, 2000.
  17. ^ "General Mills: A U.S. based food company. - General Mills". www.generalmills.com.
  18. ^ "UnitedHealth Group". www.nndb.com. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  19. ^ "NYSE, New York Stock Exchange > Listings > Listings Directory". Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  20. ^ "Global Floor Cleaning Machines & Services | Tennant Company". www.tennantco.com.
  21. ^ "English". www.pentair.com.
  22. ^ "Contact Us | Minnesota United FC". MLS. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  23. ^ Garten, Wolf. "Best Lawn & Garden Tools | Garden Equipment from BlueStone Garden". Wolf Garten USA.
  24. ^ "USFamily.Net". usfamily.net. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  25. ^ "City of Golden Valley, MN: Business Overview". Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  26. ^ "City of Golden Valley 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report" (PDF). April 26, 2023. p. 183.
  27. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  28. ^ "City Manager's Department". Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  29. ^ "City of Golden Valley, MN: City Council Members". Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  30. ^ "Minnesota Secretary Of State - Election Results". www.sos.state.mn.us. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  31. ^ "Arlandson, John R. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  32. ^ Justin, Neal (November 13, 2007). "Neal Justin: Scott Burns' ultimatum". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  33. ^ Justin, Neal (August 1, 2017). "Minnesota's Kelly Lynch tapped into high-school 'horror' stories for new Stephen King project". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  34. ^ "Aaron Sele". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved November 26, 2022.

Further reading

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  • Golden Valley: A History of a Minnesota City, 1886-1986. Golden Valley Historical Society. 1986.
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