State
Land Area
3.0 sq mi
Density
1,213.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.33%
Growth Since 2010
5.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Goldendale is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 3,591, it is the 134th largest city in Washington and the 5703rd largest city in the United States. Goldendale is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 5.40% 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 1,213 people per square mile.
The average household income in Goldendale is $50,875 with a poverty rate of 13.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $716 per month, and the median house value is $129,400. The median age in Goldendale is 38.8 years, 37.9 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldendale was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,308 | 96.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.54% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.23% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,566 | 2.17 | 43 |
| Non Family | 785 | 1.2 | 24.1 |
| Married | 669 | 3.22 | 67.7 |
| Male | 70 | 2.29 | 18.6 |
| Female | 42 | 3.52 | 45.2 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 3.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 654 | 25.77% |
| Some College | 698 | 27.50% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 626 | 24.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 7.21% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,451 | 2,228 | 801 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | |
| Native American | 24 | 8 | |
| Multiple Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 7 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 46.67%.
98.65% of Goldendale residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,226 | 410 | 12.71% |
| Native | 59 | 51 | 86.44% |
13.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.81%
Male Poverty Rate
17.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is Native, with 86.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goldendale is White, with 12.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.01%.
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 19.63% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 53.33% |
| Indian | 8 | 33.33% |
| Black | 1 | 12.50% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.10%
Native Born
0.90%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
99.10% of Goldendale residents were born in the United States, with 35.78% having been born in Washington. 0.00% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,591 | 47 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 3,544 | 47 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 3,497 | 21 | 0.60% |
| 2017 | 3,476 | 47 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 3,429 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 3,417 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 3,419 | -25 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 3,444 | 19 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 3,425 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 3,446 | 35 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 3,411 | -349 | -0.97% |
| 2000 | 3,760 | 441 | 1.26% |
| 1990 | 3,319 | -95 | -0.28% |
| 1980 | 3,414 | 878 | 1.50% |
| 1960 | 2,536 | 0.00% |