Montana

Golden Valley

823
2020 population
1930
first census record
10
census records

About Golden Valley

Golden Valley, Montana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1930, when it recorded a population of 2,126. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 823.

Its recorded population peaked at 2,126 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 61 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Spring Creek, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020823
2010884
20001,042
1990912
19801,026
1970931
19601,203
19501,337
19401,607
19302,126
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Golden Valley

Military engagements that took place in Golden Valley, Montana.

Battle of Spring Creek
1880

Historic places in Golden Valley

National Register of Historic Places listings in Golden Valley, Montana.

Slayton Mercantile Co.
Lavina
Lavina State Bank
lavina
Adams Hotel
Lavina
Grace Lutheran Church of Barber
Ryegate
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Geology
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
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The Community
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Golden Valley

When does Golden Valley first appear in the US census?
Golden Valley, Montana first appears in the federal census in 1930, with a recorded population of 2,126.
What is the population of Golden Valley?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Golden Valley had a recorded population of 823.
When did Golden Valley's population peak?
Golden Valley's recorded population peaked at 2,126 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Golden Valley?
1 documented military engagement took place in Golden Valley, including Battle of Spring Creek.
How many historic places are in Golden Valley?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Golden Valley, Montana.
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