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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

The Dalles Micro

The Dalles, OR · 1 counties · 23,791 residents · 2,381.136 sq mi
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The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,959. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $100,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,791
+10%since 1990
from 21,683 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024The Dalles
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,959
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,195
+37%since 1990
from $12,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$488
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.8
+38%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(20,076)
Black0.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,104)
Asian0.9%(200)
Diversity Score27.3%(5,909)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(19,967)
Black0.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,214)
Asian0.8%(189)
Diversity Score24.8%(5,891)
25
−9%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in The Dalles, OR?

The Dalles, OR has about 23,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in The Dalles, OR earns about $35,959 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 $100,900, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in The Dalles, OR?

About 15.7% 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 12.9% 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 2,108 residents, a change of about 10 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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