Goldendale is a city located in Klickitat County Washington. Goldendale has a 2024 population of 3,480. It is also the county seat of Klickitat County. Goldendale is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,452 in 2020.
The average household income in Goldendale is $70,165 with a poverty rate of 28.01%. The median age in Goldendale is 42.1 years: 37 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldendale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,146 | 90.98% |
| Native American | 200 | 5.78% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 2.54% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,667 | 2.05 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 763 | 1.07 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Married | 478 | 2.74 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 245 | 2.36 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 181 | 3.96 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 7.92% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,215 | 48.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 536 | 21.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,265 | 2,051 | 365 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 150 | 8 |
| Native American | 69 | 69 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 61 | 8 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,272 | $0 | $58,410 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,348 | $0 | $24,755 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,338 | $0 | $25,699 |
| Some College | $19,233 | $43,542 | $0 |
$24,338
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,699
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.29% of Goldendale residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,028 | 802 | 26.49% |
| Native | 200 | 65 | 32.5% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 50 | 32.05% |
| Multiple | 88 | 34 | 38.64% |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 100% |
28.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.86%
Male Poverty Rate
22.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is White, with 26.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.41% |
| High School | 29.76% |
| Some College | 18.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,859 | $70,686 |
| Households | $41,621 | $70,165 |
| Married Families | $86,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,382 | $65,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.27%
Born in Goldendale
96.47%
Native Born
3.53%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
96.47% of Goldendale residents were born in the United States, with 53.27% having been born in Washington. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,515 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 3,508 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 3,501 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 3,494 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 3,487 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,480 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 3,473 | 35 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 3,438 | -41 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 3,479 | 27 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 3,452 | -202 | -5.53% |
| 2019 | 3,654 | 31 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 3,623 | 51 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 3,572 | 68 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 3,504 | 33 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 3,471 | 39 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 3,432 | -26 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 3,458 | 19 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 3,439 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,458 | 51 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 3,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 441 | 13.29% |
| 1990 | 3,319 | -95 | -2.78% |
| 1980 | 3,414 | 878 | 34.62% |
| 1960 | 2,536 | -979 | -27.85% |