Dunes City, OR Demographics

A map of Dunes City's Population by Race

Dunes City, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,357, a decrease from the 1,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.9% Native American/Other, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunes City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunes City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dunes City, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunes City is ranked the 201st most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dunes City was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunes City's White Population

1,147 residents of Dunes City, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunes City is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Dunes City ranks 79th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's White population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Dunes City's population has decreased from 87.7% to 84.5%.

Dunes City is less White than neighboring Florence (87.9% White), Heceta Beach (91% White), Gardiner (100% White), Reedsport (91.5% White), and Winchester Bay (85.3% White).

Dunes City's Black Population

0 residents of Dunes City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunes City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Dunes City ranks 278th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dunes City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dunes City is less Black than neighboring Florence (2.9% Black), Heceta Beach (2.2% Black), and Winchester Bay (0.5% Black).

Dunes City's Asian Population

5 residents of Dunes City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunes City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Dunes City ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Dunes City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Dunes City is more Asian than neighboring Gardiner (0% Asian), and Winchester Bay (0% Asian). Dunes City is less Asian than neighboring Florence (1.6% Asian), and Heceta Beach (1.9% Asian).

Dunes City's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Dunes City, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunes City is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dunes City ranks 380th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunes City's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.4%.

Dunes City is more Hispanic than neighboring Heceta Beach (3% Hispanic), Gardiner (0% Hispanic), Reedsport (2.7% Hispanic), and Winchester Bay (0% Hispanic). Dunes City is less Hispanic than neighboring Florence (5.1% Hispanic).

Dunes City's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Dunes City, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dunes City is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunes City ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 168.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunes City's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.9%.

Dunes City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Florence (0.7% Native American/Other), Heceta Beach (0% Native American/Other), Gardiner (0% Native American/Other), and Reedsport (2.1% Native American/Other). Dunes City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester Bay (12% Native American/Other).

Dunes City's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Dunes City, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunes City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dunes City ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunes City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunes City's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.7%.

Dunes City is more Multiracial than neighboring Florence (1.7% Multiracial), Heceta Beach (1.9% Multiracial), Gardiner (0% Multiracial), Reedsport (3.3% Multiracial), and Winchester Bay (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.