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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Goldendale

Washington · 3,319 residents · 2.96 sq mi
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Goldendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,650. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,319
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,121 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Goldendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,650
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,030 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,475
−28%vs 2000
vs $13,111 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$308
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $479 in 2000
US average: $450
57.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
2.0
−40%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,223)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(220)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(645)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,071)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(142)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other6.6%(220)
Diversity Score25.9%(858)
26
+51%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.8%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+73%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Goldendale, Washington?

Goldendale, Washington has about 3,319 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Goldendale, Washington?

The typical household in Goldendale, Washington earns about $19,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldendale, Washington expensive?

In Goldendale, Washington, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Goldendale, Washington?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goldendale, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldendale, Washington?

About 25.5% of people in Goldendale, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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