CITY
The Dalles
Oregon · 15,745 residents (2025 est.) · 6.685 sq mi
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The short version
The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $360,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
PEP 2025 EST:15,745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 2009 – 2024
202416K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(828)
5 to 95%(792)
10 to 147.9%(1,257)
15 to 196.1%(972)
20 to 246.1%(974)
25 to 3414%(2,222)
35 to 4414%(2,227)
45 to 5410.6%(1,681)
55 to 6411.1%(1,766)
65 to 7412.1%(1,927)
75 to 845.1%(804)
85 and over2.9%(467)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$62,614
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,830 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Retail trade10.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
Construction3.4%
Other services3.3%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$360,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $318,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
5.8
+14%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(11,479)
Black0.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(3,468)
Asian0.5%(87)
Other5.4%(864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(11,249)
Black0.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(3,412)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other6.8%(1,090)
56
+4%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican19.3%(3,066)
Spaniard0.8%(123)
Central American0.6%(100)
Guatemalan0.4%(71)
Puerto Rican0.2%(30)
Panamanian0.2%(29)
Cuban0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(89)
Ancestry
German15.6%(2,480)
English13.4%(2,139)
Irish11%(1,743)
American6.8%(1,075)
Scottish4.1%(652)
Swedish2.9%(454)
Italian2.2%(353)
Norwegian2.2%(349)
French1.6%(256)
Dutch1.3%(211)
Danish1.2%(193)
French Canadian1.2%(184)
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Czech1%(158)
Polish1%(153)
Bulgarian0.9%(151)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(148)
Welsh0.7%(112)
Russian0.7%(111)
Subsaharan African0.6%(91)
Portuguese0.4%(64)
Lithuanian0.3%(55)
British0.3%(44)
Swiss0.3%(41)
Austrian0.2%(38)
Arab0.2%(28)
Canadian0.1%(23)
Ukrainian0.1%(21)
Egyptian0.1%(18)
Greek0.1%(18)
Croatian0.1%(17)
Hungarian0.1%(14)
Slovak0.1%(14)
Syrian0.1%(9)
Belgian0.1%(9)
Nigerian0.1%(9)
Serbian0%(7)
Romanian0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(2,247)
Married47.5%(2,861)
Widowed3.9%(233)
Divorced11.3%(682)
Women 15+
Never married25%(1,754)
Married45.4%(3,186)
Widowed10.3%(725)
Divorced19.3%(1,352)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in The Dalles, Oregon?
The Dalles, Oregon has about 15,917 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in The Dalles, Oregon?
The typical household in The Dalles, Oregon earns about $62,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is The Dalles, Oregon expensive?
In The Dalles, Oregon, the median home is worth about $360,800, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.
How educated are people in The Dalles, Oregon?
About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in The Dalles, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in The Dalles, Oregon?
About 11.0% of people in The Dalles, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.
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