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Goldendale

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.96
State:
Washington

Goldendale is a city located in Klickitat County, Washington. Goldendale has a 2026 population of 3,558. It is also the county seat of Klickitat County. Goldendale is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,458 in 2020.

The median household income in Goldendale is $39,783 with a poverty rate of 29.66%. The median age in Goldendale is 39.6 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,202
Density (mi²)
17 0.48%
Growth

Goldendale Population

Goldendale Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,558170.48%
20253,541160.45%
20243,525411.18%
20233,484310.9%
20223,453-27-0.78%
20213,480220.64%
20203,45840.12%
20193,654310.86%
20183,623511.43%
20173,572681.94%
20163,504330.95%
20153,471391.14%
20143,432-26-0.75%
20133,458190.55%
20123,439-19-0.55%
20113,458511.5%
20103,40700%
20003,76044113.29%
19903,319-95-2.78%
19803,41487834.62%
19602,53600%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 37.4 years

Goldendale Adults

There are 2,645 adults, (852 of whom are seniors) in Goldendale.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,769 (50.8%)
Male: 1,714 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Goldendale includes 90.55% White, 5.83% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,15490.55%
Native American2035.83%
Two or more races1032.96%
Other race140.4%
Asian80.23%
Black or African American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1855.31%
Two or more races712.04%
Other race140.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,96985.24%
Native American2035.83%
Two or more races320.92%
Asian80.23%
Black or African American10.03%

Goldendale Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Goldendale 's average per capita income is $33,355. Household income levels show a median of $39,783. The poverty rate stands at 29.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,647-
Families$59,225$72,411
Households$39,783$57,659
Non Families$34,414$36,988

$33,355

Average Income

$39,783

Median Household Income

29.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)