State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,190.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.26%
Growth Since 2010
3.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Goldendale is a city located in Klickitat County Washington. It is also the county seat of Klickitat County. With a 2020 population of 3,523, it is the 136th largest city in Washington and the 5760th largest city in the United States . Goldendale is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 3.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,407 in 2010. Goldendale reached it's highest population of 3,760 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, Goldendale has a population density of 1,190 people per square mile.
The average household income in Goldendale is $70,320 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $747 per month, and the median house value is $156,900. The median age in Goldendale is 41.2 years, 38.7 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldendale was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,286 | 95.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 73 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 1.30% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,586 | 2.15 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 723 | 1.15 | 39.4 |
| Married | 691 | 3.05 | 73.2 |
| Male | 144 | 2.67 | 6.9 |
| Female | 28 | 3.43 | 42.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 1.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 7.09% |
| High School Graduate | 751 | 28.77% |
| Some College | 494 | 18.93% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 690 | 26.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 8.77% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,467 | 2,279 | 910 |
| Native American | 47 | 10 | |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 8 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
98.53% of Goldendale residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,202 | 355 | 11.09% |
| Native | 73 | 63 | 86.30% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.84%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is Native, with 86.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is White, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.68%.
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 517 | 19.36% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 38.46% |
| Native American | 10 | 21.28% |
| Black | 1 | 100.00% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.79% of Goldendale residents were born in the United States, with 37.50% having been born in Washington. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,523 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,514 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 3,505 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 3,496 | 27 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 3,469 | 40 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 3,429 | 15 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 3,414 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,413 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 3,439 | 17 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 3,422 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,441 | 34 | 1.00% |
| 2010 | 3,407 | -353 | -0.98% |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 441 | 1.26% |
| 1990 | 3,319 | -95 | -0.28% |
| 1980 | 3,414 | 878 | 1.50% |
| 1960 | 2,536 | 0.00% |