Census ACS · #860 μSA
The Dalles Metro Area
The The Dalles, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has 26,603 residents. The median household income is $63,602 and the median home value is $332,500.
26,603
Population
11
People / sq mi
$63,602
Median Income
$332,500
Median Home Value
The The Dalles CBSA covers 2,381 sq mi of land at 11.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
Economy & Income
$63,602
Median Household Income
$36,582
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$332,500
Median Home Value
$978
Median Rent
66.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.9%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
6.9%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
36.6%
Foreign Born
The Dalles spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The The Dalles, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 26,603 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #860 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the The Dalles metro area is $63,602, with a per capita income of $36,582.
The The Dalles, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the The Dalles, Or CBSA (45520) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.