Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Goldendale, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,483

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%2,969

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%270

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.8%203

Two or More

0.9%32

Asian

0.2%8

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%166

High School Diploma

36.9%869

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%276

Some College (1+ yr)

19.2%452

Associate's Degree

7.7%182

Bachelor's Degree

4.1%97

Master's Degree

3.4%81

Doctorate

0.6%13

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,300

Median Renti

$890

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.8%864

Renter-Occupied

48.2%803

Total Units

1,911

Homeownership

51.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%43

$100K–$150K

34.7%300

$150K–$200K

10.5%91

$200K–$300K

18.2%157

$300K–$500K

30.6%264

$1M+

1%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

238

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

257

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%37

2000–2009

4.7%89

1990–1999

22.7%434

1980–1989

3.5%66

1970–1979

15.1%288

1960–1969

6.2%119

1950–1959

12.3%236

1940–1949

8.1%154

1939 or earlier

25.5%488

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.2%1,054

Utility Gas

33%550

Wood

3.8%63

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,783

Mean Household Incomei

$57,659

Per Capita Incomei

$28,569

Poverty Ratei

29.4%

Unemploymenti

14%

Labor Forcei

1,368

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.5%225

$10K–$15K

5.2%86

$15K–$20K

4.3%71

$20K–$25K

9%150

$25K–$30K

1.4%23

$30K–$35K

4.6%76

$35K–$40K

13.2%220

$40K–$45K

2.6%44

$45K–$50K

3.9%65

$50K–$60K

8.6%144

$60K–$75K

6.5%109

$75K–$100K

13.4%224

$100K–$125K

6.9%115

$125K–$150K

1.7%29

$200K+

5.2%86

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1654.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

132

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,176

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,176

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

163(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured