This was 13.3 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 689.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Golden for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 46 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 160 | 31.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 25 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 38 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 82 | 16.3 |
| Associate's degree | 46 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 80 | 15.9 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.4 |
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