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Vale

Oregon · 2,055 residents (2025 est.) · 1.163 sq mi
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Vale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,348
+19%since 2000
from 1,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+16%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,055 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,065 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,767
+91%since 2000
from $11,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+3%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,401)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(491)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(978)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(426)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other4.1%(96)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,097)
Diversity Score
47
−6%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 16.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vale, Oregon?

Vale, Oregon has about 2,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vale, Oregon?

The typical household in Vale, Oregon earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vale, Oregon expensive?

In Vale, Oregon, the median home is worth about $173,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Vale, Oregon?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vale, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vale, Oregon?

About 16.4% of people in Vale, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vale, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Vale, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 896 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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