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The Dalles Micro

The Dalles, OR · 1 counties · 25,213 residents · 2,381.136 sq mi
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The Dalles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,213
+6%since 2000
from 23,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024The Dalles
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,133
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,959 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,922
+27%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(19,556)
Black0.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(3,743)
Asian0.8%(191)
Other6.4%(1,606)
Diversity Score46.3%(11,681)
Diversity Score
46
+87%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

The DallesCENTRAL15,745
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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 25,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Dalles, OR earns about $42,133 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 $188,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in The Dalles, OR?

About 21.5% 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 15.5% 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 3,530 residents, a change of about 16 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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