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The Dalles, OR

Founded 1857Wasco CountyElev. 33 m
Population
15,973
Median home
$318,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About The Dalles

The Dalles is a city in Oregon with about 15,973 residents. The Dalles was founded in 1857 and sits in Wasco County. The median age is 38.5 and the median household income is $62,830. Homes carry a median value of $318,400, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.9%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,973
Median age
38.5
Median household income
$62,830
Per-capita income
$38,499
Poverty rate
10.7%
High-school grad or higher
85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
Unemployment
7.1%
Avg. commute
15.5 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.9%
Hispanic or Latino21.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.1%
Service19.4%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$318,400
Median gross rent
$956/mo
Owner-occupied
62.8%
Median year built
1964
Households
6,382
Avg. household size
2.42

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

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

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

The Dalles High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Dalles Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Chenowith Elementary SchoolElementary
Colonel Wright Elementary SchoolElementary
Dry Hollow Elementary SchoolElementary
Innovations AcademyOther

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime7% below national
The Dalles359
Oregon339
United States386
↑ 71% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime67% above national
The Dalles3,252
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around The Dalles.

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 · Wasco County
Ice stormRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

The Dalles is in Wasco County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

The Dalles was founded in 1857 and sits in Wasco County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of The Dalles
The Dalles, OR
Where The Dalles is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendThe Dalles
Historic places

21 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Dalles Surgeon's QuartersMoody, Malcolm A., HouseSt. Peter's Roman Catholic ChurchThompson, John L., HouseDalles Carnegie LibraryAnderson, Lewis, House, Barn and GranaryIndian Shaker Church and Gulick HomesteadBennett-Williams House
Notable people from The Dalles
Greg WaldenVirginia AdmiralClifton N. McArthurNicholas J. SinnottGeorge AguilarRonald L. SchwaryHomer D. AngellAlan EmbreeLewis Ankeny McArthurNancy Bayley
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Nearby cities
Sandy (56 mi)Troutdale (60 mi)Gresham (63 mi)Happy Valley (67 mi)Gladstone (71 mi)Oregon (72 mi)

Common questions

The Dalles — frequently asked

What is the population of The Dalles, Oregon?
The Dalles has a population of about 15,973, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in The Dalles?
The median home value in The Dalles is $318,400, and the median gross rent is $956/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is The Dalles safe? What is the crime rate?
The Dalles Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 359 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does The Dalles face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wasco County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, wildfire, avalanche.
How many schools are in The Dalles?
The Dalles has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in The Dalles?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near The Dalles. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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