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The Dalles

Oregon · 16,010 residents · 6.685 sq mi
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The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $216,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,010
+4%since 2019
from 15,448 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,395 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 2,311 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−1%since 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K200920202024The Dalles
202416K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,457
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,678 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,594
+21%since 2019
from $25,386 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $204,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $831 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
40.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(11,506)
Black0.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(3,024)
Asian1%(157)
Other4.5%(701)
Diversity Score50.6%(7,816)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(10,990)
Black0.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(3,561)
Asian1.2%(193)
Other4.8%(762)
Diversity Score56%(8,970)
Diversity Score
56
+11%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 15.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Dalles, Oregon?

The Dalles, Oregon has about 16,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Dalles, Oregon earns about $53,457 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 $216,100, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in The Dalles, Oregon?

About 20.9% 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 10.4% of people in The Dalles, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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