Goldendale is a very small city located in the state of Washington. With a population of 3,434 people and two associated neighborhoods, Goldendale is the 163rd largest community in Washington.

Being a small city, Goldendale does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The education level of Goldendale citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.84% of adults 25 and older in Goldendale have a college degree.

The per capita income in Goldendale in 2022 was $33,490, which is lower middle income relative to Washington, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $133,960 for a family of four. However, Goldendale contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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 Portuguese.

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