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Goldendale

Washington · 3,453 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 $48,462. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,453
−8%since 2000
from 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,167 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Goldendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,462
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,839
+135%since 2000
from $13,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,778)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(334)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other3.7%(126)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,165)
Diversity Score
34
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldendale, Washington?

Goldendale, Washington has about 3,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldendale, Washington?

The typical household in Goldendale, Washington earns about $48,462 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 $141,100, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Goldendale, Washington?

About 28.4% 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 19.2% 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 134 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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