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The Dalles

Oregon · 13,620 residents · 6.685 sq mi
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The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $181,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,620
+12%since 2009
from 12,146 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,037 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 1,817 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2009
from 38.7 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K200920202024The Dalles
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,317
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $42,420 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,186
+1%since 2009
from $22,939 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $173,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $598 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+5%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(9,503)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(2,081)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other3.9%(472)
Diversity Score44.6%(5,420)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(10,578)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino17%(2,318)
Asian1%(131)
Other3.7%(499)
Diversity Score45.3%(6,174)
Diversity Score
45
+2%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Dalles, Oregon?

The Dalles, Oregon has about 13,620 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Dalles, Oregon?

The typical household in The Dalles, Oregon earns about $42,317 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 $181,200, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in The Dalles, Oregon?

About 21.9% 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 12.0% of people in The Dalles, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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