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The Dalles

Oregon · 15,745 residents (2025 est.) · 6.685 sq mi
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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

Total population
15,917
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15,973 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,381 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,389 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K200920202024The Dalles
202416K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,614
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,830 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,289
+5%since 2023
from $38,499 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.512 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $318,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $956 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+14%since 2023
from 5.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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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)
Diversity Score54.2%(8,654)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(11,249)
Black0.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(3,412)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other6.8%(1,090)
Diversity Score56.2%(8,950)
Diversity Score
56
+4%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+6%since 2023
from 15.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
Female
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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