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Vale

Oregon · 1,874 residents · 1.163 sq mi
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Vale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,307. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
1,874
−5%since 2000
from 1,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+3%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,307
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,065 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,166
+27%since 2000
from $11,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,370)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(439)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1%(19)
Diversity Score48.4%(908)
Diversity Score
48
−2%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vale, Oregon?

Vale, Oregon has about 1,874 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vale, Oregon?

The typical household in Vale, Oregon earns about $31,307 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Vale, Oregon?

About 10.0% 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 24.3% 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 422 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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