Goldendale, WA Demographics

A map of Goldendale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,969	2,778	85.2%	80.5%
Hispanic	270	334	7.8%	9.7%
Native American/Other	203	110	5.8%	3.2%
Multiracial	32	191	0.9%	5.5%
Asian	8	26	0.2%	0.8%
Black	1	14	0.0%	0.4%

Goldendale, Washington has an estimated population of 3,483, a less than 1% change from the 3,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Goldendale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Goldendale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Goldendale, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Goldendale is ranked the 237th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Goldendale was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Goldendale's White Population

2,969 residents of Goldendale, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Goldendale is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Goldendale ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Goldendale's population has increased from 80.5% to 85.2%.

Goldendale is more White than neighboring Centerville (84% White), Rufus (65.6% White), and Biggs Junction (0% White). Goldendale is less White than neighboring Maryhill (100% White), and Wishram (89.1% White).

Goldendale's Black Population

1 residents of Goldendale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Goldendale is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Goldendale ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Black residents' share of Goldendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Goldendale's Asian Population

8 residents of Goldendale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Goldendale is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Goldendale ranks 440th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Asian residents' share of Goldendale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Goldendale is more Asian than neighboring Centerville (0% Asian), Maryhill (0% Asian), Rufus (0% Asian), Biggs Junction (0% Asian), and Wishram (0% Asian).

Goldendale's Hispanic Population

270 residents of Goldendale, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Goldendale is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Goldendale ranks 238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Goldendale's population has decreased from 9.7% to 7.8%.

Goldendale is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (0% Hispanic), Maryhill (0% Hispanic), Biggs Junction (0% Hispanic), and Wishram (0.7% Hispanic). Goldendale is less Hispanic than neighboring Rufus (22.6% Hispanic).

Goldendale's Native American/Other Population

203 residents of Goldendale, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Goldendale is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Goldendale ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 84.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Goldendale's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.8%.

Goldendale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville (0% Native American/Other), Maryhill (0% Native American/Other), Rufus (2.4% Native American/Other), and Biggs Junction (0% Native American/Other). Goldendale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wishram (8.3% Native American/Other).

Goldendale's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Goldendale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Goldendale is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Goldendale ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldendale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Goldendale's population has decreased from 5.5% to 0.9%.

Goldendale is more Multiracial than neighboring Maryhill (0% Multiracial), and Biggs Junction (0% Multiracial). Goldendale is less Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (16% Multiracial), Rufus (9.4% Multiracial), and Wishram (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.