Goldendale is a very small city located in the state of Washington. With a population of 3,525 people and two associated neighborhoods, Goldendale is the 163rd largest community in Washington.

As is often the case in a small city, Goldendale doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Goldendale have a very low rate of college education: just 8.11% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.

The per capita income in Goldendale in 2022 was $28,569, which is low income relative to Washington, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $114,276 for a family of four. However, Goldendale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Goldendale is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Goldendale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Goldendale residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Goldendale include German, Irish, Dutch, English, and European.

The most common language spoken in Goldendale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Pacific Island languages.