The Dalles is a city located in Wasco County Oregon. The Dalles has a 2024 population of 15,711. It is also the county seat of Wasco County. The Dalles is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,010 in 2020.
The average household income in The Dalles is $87,985 with a poverty rate of 10.45%. The median age in The Dalles is 37.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Dalles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,261 | 82.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,922 | 12.02% |
| Other race | 601 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.21% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,341 | 2.44 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 2,762 | 3.29 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 2,543 | 1.2 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Female | 697 | 3.21 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 339 | 3.23 | 54 | 46 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 923 | 8.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,177 | 10.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,457 | 13.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,068 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 2,907 | 26.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 626 | 5.69% |
| Some College | 2,839 | 25.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,600 | 7,810 | 2,097 |
| Hispanic | 1,755 | 1,108 | 245 |
| 2+ Races | 1,122 | 836 | 157 |
| Other Race | 359 | 229 | 45 |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 49 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 23 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,040 | $63,780 | $43,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,181 | $74,412 | $54,653 |
| High School Graduate | $33,938 | $32,708 | $34,675 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,480 | $43,684 | $21,962 |
| Overall | $41,372 | $49,574 | $37,673 |
| Some College | $41,031 | $53,382 | $38,105 |
$41,372
Average Earnings
$49,574
Average Male
$37,673
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.96% of The Dalles residents speak only English, while 17.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,306 | 1,236 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 3,319 | 286 | 8.62% |
| Multiple | 1,836 | 265 | 14.43% |
| Asian | 73 | 5 | 6.85% |
10.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.69%
Male Poverty Rate
12.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Dalles is Multiple, with 14.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Dalles is Asian, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.2% |
| High School | 17.38% |
| Some College | 7.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.49% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,114 | $113,665 |
| Households | $59,714 | $87,985 |
| Married Families | $93,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,839 | $43,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,209
Number of Veterans
1,102
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 330 |
| Second Gulf War | 311 |
| First Gulf War | 240 |
| Korea | 119 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 376 |
| 65 to 74 | 298 |
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 55 to 64 | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,040 | 10.11% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 9.97% |
| Other Race | 25 | 6.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.38%
Born in The Dalles
91.86%
Native Born
8.14%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
91.86% of The Dalles residents were born in the United States, with 53.38% having been born in Oregon. 6.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,338 | -74 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 15,412 | -75 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 15,487 | -75 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 15,562 | -74 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 15,636 | -75 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 15,711 | -75 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 15,786 | -144 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 15,930 | -124 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 16,054 | 44 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 16,010 | 342 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 15,668 | 98 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 15,570 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 15,550 | 289 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 15,261 | 183 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 15,078 | 112 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 14,966 | -37 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 15,003 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 15,032 | 89 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 14,943 | -40 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 14,983 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,156 | 1,096 | 9.91% |
| 1990 | 11,060 | 240 | 2.22% |
| 1980 | 10,820 | 397 | 3.81% |
| 1970 | 10,423 | -70 | -0.67% |
| 1960 | 10,493 | 2,817 | 36.7% |
| 1950 | 7,676 | 1,410 | 22.5% |
| 1940 | 6,266 | 383 | 6.51% |
| 1930 | 5,883 | 76 | 1.31% |
| 1920 | 5,807 | 927 | 19% |
| 1910 | 4,880 | 1,338 | 37.78% |
| 1900 | 3,542 | 513 | 16.94% |
| 1890 | 3,029 | 797 | 35.71% |
| 1880 | 2,232 | 1,290 | 136.94% |
| 1870 | 942 | -14,396 | -93.86% |