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Goldendale, WA
City in Klickitat County, Washington.
Population
3,483
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,177
ZIP codes
0
Goldendale and its ZIP codes
Goldendale at a glance
- Goldendale is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,783 a year, 59% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,300 (65% below Washington) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Goldendale, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goldendale, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,783
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$199,300
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,042), Irish Americans (335), Dutch Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klickitat County. PPP loans are for Goldendale.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,879
7,092 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,242
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $9,696 per person
How people get to work
Goldendale, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goldendale, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
388
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goldendale, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Goldendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.3 |
| MaryhillCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| Rufus, ORCity | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Biggs Junction, ORCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WishramCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| KlickitatCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Wasco, ORCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| DallesportCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.7 |
| The Dalles, ORCity | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| Moro, ORCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| LyleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Rowena, ORCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| Chenoweth, ORCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.6 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| BickletonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.7 |
| Mosier, ORCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goldendale, WA in?
- Goldendale is in Klickitat County, Washington.
- What is the population of Goldendale, WA?
- About 3,483 people live in Goldendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goldendale?
- Nearby places include Centerville (6.5 mi), Maryhill (9 mi), Rufus, OR (9.5 mi), Biggs Junction, OR (11 mi), Wishram (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023