Time Zone: Golden Valley County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Ryegate is the Seat for Golden Valley County.
Golden Valley County was founded in 1920. Golden Valley was created by taking area from Musselshell and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Golden Valley had a population of 1,057 people. This is an increase of 1.44% since the last Census (which gave a population of 1,042 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Golden Valley represented 0.12% of the total population of Montana, making it the state's 54th most populous county (out of 56 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 884 | -15.16% | -16.37% since 2009 |
2009 | 1,057 | +1.44% | +1.54% since 2008 |
2008 | 1,041 | -0.1% | -5.45% since 2007 |
2007 | 1,101 | +5.66% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 1,042 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Golden Valley County Census Page for Golden Valley County. .
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