As is often the case in a small city, Goldendale doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Goldendale is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 19.84% of adults 25 and older in Goldendale have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Goldendale in 2018 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.
