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Dunes City

Oregon · 1,303 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Dunes City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,215. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,300. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+5%since 2000
from 1,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.4
+12%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Dunes City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,215
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,787
+18%since 2000
from $27,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.6
+111%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,190)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,226)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(22)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.9%(51)
Diversity Score15.5%(202)
Diversity Score
15
+246%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunes City, Oregon?

Dunes City, Oregon has about 1,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunes City, Oregon?

The typical household in Dunes City, Oregon earns about $41,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunes City, Oregon expensive?

In Dunes City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $396,300, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Dunes City, Oregon?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dunes City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunes City, Oregon?

About 11.9% of people in Dunes City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunes City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunes City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 215 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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