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 $69,984 with a poverty rate of 27.53%. The median age in Goldendale is 36.4 years: 34.1 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldendale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,212 | 93.16% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 99 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,596 | 2.13 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 775 | 1.07 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 448 | 3.05 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Male | 212 | 2.76 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 161 | 3.89 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 10.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 322 | 13.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 917 | 38.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 583 | 24.51% |
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 | 2,158 | 2,008 | 458 |
| Native American | 99 | 99 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 66 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 65 | 10 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 5 | 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 21.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,952 | $88,407 | $57,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $81,397 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,098 | $0 | $23,152 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,017 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,000 | $55,882 | $24,221 |
| Some College | $0 | $95,120 | $16,090 |
$31,000
Average Earnings
$55,882
Average Male
$24,221
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.18% of Goldendale residents speak only English, while 1.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,165 | 729 | 23.03% |
| Native | 99 | 95 | 95.96% |
| Multiple | 112 | 78 | 69.64% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 28 | 45.16% |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 100% |
27.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.47%
Male Poverty Rate
24.74%
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 23.03% 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 35.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.55% |
| High School | 32.64% |
| Some College | 24.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.36% |
| Male Employed | 2.96% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,171 | $63,508 |
| Households | $45,467 | $69,984 |
| Married Families | $77,159 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,420 | $72,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
219
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 14.93% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
18.7%
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
51.54%
Born in Goldendale
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
98.87% of Goldendale residents were born in the United States, with 51.54% having been born in Washington. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North 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% |