Population 7,539 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Goldendale
Household size in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Goldendale are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Goldendale skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 45.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Goldendale than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Goldendale
Renters in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Goldendale own their homes; 31.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Goldendale is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington as a whole (7.6%). Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Goldendale was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $703 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Goldendale costs $907 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $298 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Washington city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Goldendale
Bachelor's degrees in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Goldendale: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Goldendale is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Washington overall (91.9%). The share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Goldendale
| Period | Goldendale | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Goldendale runs well above the national rate: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Goldendale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldendale | 2.39 | 44.5 | 12.8% | 31.7% | 9.3% | 1981 | $907 | 20.8% | 89.4% | 10.4% |
| Maryhill | 2.51 | 53.8 | 9.9% | 15.7% | 7.0% | 1984 | $947 | 20.9% | 85.0% | 18.0% |
| Centerville | 2.49 | 51.6 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 8.7% | 1980 | $962 | 21.3% | 85.0% | 15.3% |
| Rufus | 2.29 | 46.2 | 5.5% | 31.8% | 15.6% | 1973 | $1,107 | 16.0% | 90.1% | 0.1% |
| Wahkiacus | 2.53 | 54.3 | 8.4% | 13.2% | 6.7% | 1986 | $1,072 | 22.1% | 89.5% | 15.9% |
| Wishram | 2.49 | 51.3 | 8.1% | 21.3% | 13.0% | 1974 | $900 | 20.7% | 84.5% | 13.5% |
| Wasco | 2.29 | 46.2 | 5.5% | 31.8% | 15.6% | 1973 | $1,108 | 16.0% | 90.1% | 0.1% |
| Klickitat | 2.42 | 53.9 | 2.9% | 19.7% | 12.8% | 1981 | $1,281 | 24.6% | 96.8% | 3.5% |
| Sundale | 2.39 | 47.5 | 2.7% | 20.4% | 23.0% | 1997 | $738 | 29.1% | 92.3% | 2.9% |
| Dallesport | 2.34 | 40.8 | 8.8% | 23.1% | 0.7% | 1990 | $1,382 | 24.8% | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| Appleton | 2.51 | 52.2 | 2.0% | 17.9% | 13.3% | 1981 | $1,297 | 23.6% | 95.9% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Goldendale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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