Golden Gate is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in Collier County, Florida, United States. Golden Gate's boundaries coincide with a 2by square of significantly higher density development than surrounding areas. The population was 23,961 as recorded in the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples - Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyGolden Gate is located in western Collier County at, 8mi northeast of Naples.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.6km2, of which 10.1km2 is land and 0.5km2, or 5.08%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 20,951 people, 6,518 households, and 5,012 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,190.7 people per square mile (2,002.3/km²). There were 7,010 housing units at an average density of 1,736.8/sq mi (669.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.00% White, 10.15% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 7.34% from other races, and 4.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.14% of the population.
