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 are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 14.94% of adults in Goldendale have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Goldendale in 2022 was $35,691, which is middle income relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $142,764 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, English, Swedish, and Norwegian.
The most common language spoken in Goldendale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Pacific Island languages and Spanish.
