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Dufur

Oregon · 638 residents (2025 est.) · 0.589 sq mi
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Dufur has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $357,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
+62%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−10%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3395066748411K1990201020202024Dufur
2024952
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,333
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,848
+98%since 2000
from $17,615 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+49.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−25%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,500
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(846)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(55)
Diversity Score25.5%(243)
Diversity Score
26
+644%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dufur, Oregon?

Dufur, Oregon has about 952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dufur, Oregon?

The typical household in Dufur, Oregon earns about $89,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dufur, Oregon expensive?

In Dufur, Oregon, the median home is worth about $357,500, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Dufur, Oregon?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dufur, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dufur, Oregon?

About 9.7% of people in Dufur, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dufur, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Dufur, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 380 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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