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Vale

Oregon · 1,894 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 $36,563. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,894
−4%since 2000
from 1,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vale
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(129)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(138)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(149)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(154)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(108)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(236)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(220)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(195)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.5%(237)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.3%(157)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(118)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(53)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,488
+38%since 2000
from $11,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Vale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,401)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(491)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(1,397)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(389)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other1.6%(31)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21%(465)
Spaniard0.8%(17)
Asian origin
Japanese1.4%(30)
Korean0.9%(19)
Vietnamese0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German9.2%(204)
English8.3%(184)
Irish8%(177)
American5.1%(112)
Italian4.8%(105)
Scottish3.9%(86)
Welsh1.8%(40)
Dutch1.2%(27)
French1.2%(26)
Norwegian1.1%(25)
Danish1%(23)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.8%(17)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(14)
Swedish0.6%(13)
British0.5%(12)
Finnish0.5%(11)
Canadian0.3%(7)
Polish0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(314)
Married50.5%(463)
Widowed2.8%(26)
Divorced12.3%(113)
Women 15+
Never married29.7%(284)
Married43.4%(414)
Widowed10.5%(100)
Divorced16.4%(157)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vale, Oregon?

Vale, Oregon has about 1,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vale, Oregon?

The typical household in Vale, Oregon earns about $36,563 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Vale, Oregon?

About 13.5% 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 20.5% 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 442 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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