Wanderlust World Wanderlust World There are at least 15 incorporated places and census-designated places (CDPs) named "Golden" in the United States, spread across 14 states. The most well-known is Golden, Colorado.
| State | Type | Population (2020) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | City | 20,399 | Coors Brewery, CSM, gateway to Rockies |
| British Columbia | Town (Canada) | 3,700 | Not US, but notable |
| Illinois | Village | 644 | Adams County |
| Missouri | City | 280 | Barry County |
| New Mexico | CDP | 30 | Catron County, near Gila |
| Oklahoma | Town | 41 | Sequoyah County |
| Oregon | CDP | 98 | Coos County, coastal |
| Texas | City | 183 | Wood County |
| Utah | CDP | 0 | Uninhabited? (Box Elder County) |
| Washington | CDP | 100 | Okanogan County |
| Wyoming | CDP | 50 | Albany County |
| Alabama | Unincorporated | — | Chilton County |
| Kentucky | Unincorporated | — | McCreary County |
| Mississippi | Unincorporated | — | Tishomingo County |
| Nebraska | Unincorporated | — | Adams County |
| West Virginia | Unincorporated | — | Marshall County |
Also: Golden, BC (Canada); Golden Bay (New Zealand); Golden, County Tipperary (Ireland); Golden Valley (Australia, South Africa). Many derive from gold rushes or golden landscapes.
19th-century gold rushes inspired hopeful naming. Others reference golden grasslands, sunlight, or founders' names.