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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Goldendale

Washington · 3,760 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 $26,030. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,600. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,760
+13%since 1990
from 3,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,270 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Goldendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,030
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,650 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,111
+38%since 1990
from $9,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
55.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
44.4% rent
3.3
+68%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,071)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(142)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score25.9%(858)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,223)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(220)
Asian0.7%(27)
Diversity Score17.1%(645)
17
−34%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−42%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldendale, Washington?

Goldendale, Washington has about 3,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Goldendale, Washington?

The typical household in Goldendale, Washington earns about $26,030 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Goldendale, Washington?

About 12.3% 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 25.4% of people in Goldendale, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldendale, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldendale, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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