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Dallas, OR

Founded 1845Polk CountyElev. 99 m
Population
17,214
Median home
$355,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Dallas

With about 17,214 residents, Dallas is one of Oregon's notable places. Dallas was founded in 1845 and sits in Polk County. The median age is 41.6 and the median household income is $65,647. Homes carry a median value of $355,700, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.8%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,214
Median age
41.6
Median household income
$65,647
Per-capita income
$38,019
Poverty rate
16.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
27.5 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black1%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33%
Service25.4%
Production, transportation & material moving16.9%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$355,700
Median gross rent
$1,184/mo
Owner-occupied
65.8%
Median year built
1989
Households
6,717
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Dallas has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading64%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dallas High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
LaCreole Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lyle Elementary SchoolElementary
Oakdale Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Whitworth Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Dallas Community CharterOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% below national
Dallas248
Oregon339
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% above national
Dallas2,145
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dallas Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dallas.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Polk County
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dallas is in Polk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dallas was founded in 1845 and sits in Polk County. Elevation ~99 m.

Population trend
18K12K17,21420002024
Map of Dallas
Dallas, OR
Where Dallas is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendDallas
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dallas TanneryWilson, A.K., BuildingDallas Cinema
Notable people from Dallas
Johnnie RayMark HatfieldJordan PoyerLamar Hunt Jr.Darcy FastAllen James FromherzEdward StrongEvelyn Sibley LampmanLane Shetterly
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Nearby cities
Salem (14 mi)Keizer (15 mi)McMinnville (21 mi)Albany (23 mi)Corvallis (24 mi)Woodburn (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dallas, OR (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dallas, Oregon.

William Lee Allen, 63
Dallas · 97338
AKA Billy Allen, William Allese

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dallas — frequently asked

What is the population of Dallas, Oregon?
Dallas has a population of about 17,214, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dallas?
The median home value in Dallas is $355,700, and the median gross rent is $1,184/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dallas safe? What is the crime rate?
Dallas Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 248 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dallas face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Polk County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Dallas?
Dallas has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dallas?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Dallas. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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