Golden City township, Missouri
Golden City township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Golden City township is a geographic entity located in Barton County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 991. The land area covers 40.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 991 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 412 | ±65 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 514 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 412 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $107,100 | ±$22,795 |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | ±$170 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,833 | ±$7,269 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,216 | ±$6,934 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 147 | ±82 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 443 | ±106 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.6% | ±6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF GOLDEN CITY
GUS Population: 985 (2024)
ID: 204838
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 192, GOLDEN CITY MO 64748-0192
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GUS Population: 11,717 (2024)
ID: 168725
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
1004 GULF ST, RM 103, LAMAR MO 64759-1498
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | AVILLA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | LAMAR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GOLDEN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GOLDEN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | JASPER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Jasper, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LAMAR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | LAMAR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAMAR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LAMAR, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 609 S River Street, Carthage, MO, 64836-1332 |
417359709517025
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HYLTON LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 607 MAIN ST, GOLDEN CITY, MO, 64748 |
(417) 537-4991
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LOCKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 721 S MAIN ST, LOCKWOOD, MO, 65682 |
(417) 232-4204
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MARY K. FINLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 300 W 10TH ST, LAMAR, MO, 64759 |
(417) 682-5355
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DADE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 209 S MAIN ST, GREENFIELD, MO, 65661 |
(417) 637-5334
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CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 612 S GARRISON AVE, CARTHAGE, MO, 64836 |
(417) 237-7040
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MILLER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 112 E MAIN ST, MILLER, MO, 65707 |
(417) 423-8528
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SARCOXIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 506 CENTER ST, SARCOXIE, MO, 64862 |
(417) 548-2736
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HAPPY & MARY CURLESS LIBRARY
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Library | 23.9 mi away | 201 S. MAIN, LIBERAL, MO, 64762 |
(417) 843-5791
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOCKWOOD, MO US, located 9.8 miles from Golden City township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.8° | 22.1° | 32.5° | 2.20" | 3.7" |
| February | 48.3° | 25.8° | 37.0° | 2.19" | 3.1" |
| March | 57.5° | 34.5° | 46.0° | 3.60" | 2.3" |
| April | 67.5° | 43.6° | 55.6° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.8° | 54.0° | 64.9° | 6.24" | 0.1" |
| June | 84.7° | 63.5° | 74.1° | 5.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 67.9° | 78.7° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 65.9° | 77.5° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 57.4° | 69.4° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.2° | 45.8° | 58.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.2° | 34.8° | 46.0° | 3.36" | 0.4" |
| December | 46.4° | 26.3° | 36.4° | 2.64" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lockwood city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Lamar city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Jasper city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Lamar Heights city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Milford village | Village | 12.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2901127694. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.