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The Dalles Micro

The Dalles, OR · 1 counties · 26,310 residents (2025 est.) · 2,381.136 sq mi
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The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $367,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,552
+12%since 2000
from 23,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,310 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024The Dalles
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,175
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,959 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,408
+123%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+16%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,400
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+104%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(19,967)
Black0.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,214)
Asian0.8%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(5,891)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(18,810)
Black0.4%(114)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(5,470)
Asian0.7%(185)
Other7.4%(1,973)
Diversity Score56.3%(14,939)
Segregation Score14.7%(3,916)
Diversity Score
56
+127%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
+19%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

The DallesCENTRAL15,745
What's inside

1 component county

Wasco CountyCENTRAL26,310
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Dalles, OR?

The Dalles, OR has about 26,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Dalles, OR earns about $64,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Dalles, OR expensive?

In The Dalles, OR, the median home is worth about $367,400, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in The Dalles, OR?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in The Dalles, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Dalles, OR?

About 11.6% of people in The Dalles, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Dalles, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, The Dalles, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,869 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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