The Dalles, OR Demographics

A map of The Dalles's Population by Race

The Dalles, Oregon has an estimated population of 15,917, a less than 1% change from the 16,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of The Dalles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

The Dalles has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 The Dalles, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

The Dalles is ranked the 46th 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). The Dalles was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

The Dalles's White Population

11,249 residents of The Dalles, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in The Dalles is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. The Dalles ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of The Dalles's population has increased from 68.6% to 70.7%.

The Dalles is more White than neighboring Dallesport (54.7% White), and Chenoweth (55.2% White). The Dalles is less White than neighboring Rowena (84.5% White), Lyle (100% White), and Dufur (88.9% White).

The Dalles's Black Population

87 residents of The Dalles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in The Dalles is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. The Dalles ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of The Dalles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

The Dalles is more Black than neighboring Chenoweth (0% Black), Rowena (0% Black), Lyle (0% Black), and Dufur (0% Black). The Dalles is less Black than neighboring Dallesport (0.6% Black).

The Dalles's Asian Population

79 residents of The Dalles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in The Dalles is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. The Dalles ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Asian residents' share of The Dalles's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

The Dalles is more Asian than neighboring Chenoweth (0% Asian), Rowena (0% Asian), Lyle (0% Asian), and Dufur (0% Asian). The Dalles is less Asian than neighboring Dallesport (2.7% Asian).

The Dalles's Hispanic Population

3,412 residents of The Dalles, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in The Dalles is higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. The Dalles ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of The Dalles's population has decreased from 22.2% to 21.4%.

The Dalles is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowena (0% Hispanic), Lyle (0% Hispanic), and Dufur (5.4% Hispanic). The Dalles is less Hispanic than neighboring Dallesport (31.9% Hispanic), and Chenoweth (40% Hispanic).

The Dalles's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of The Dalles, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in The Dalles is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. The Dalles ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of The Dalles's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

The Dalles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dallesport (0% Native American/Other), Rowena (0% Native American/Other), Lyle (0% Native American/Other), and Dufur (0.2% Native American/Other). The Dalles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chenoweth (2.4% Native American/Other).

The Dalles's Multiracial Population

868 residents of The Dalles, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in The Dalles is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. The Dalles ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Dalles's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of The Dalles's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.5%.

The Dalles is more Multiracial than neighboring Chenoweth (2.4% Multiracial), and Lyle (0% Multiracial). The Dalles is less Multiracial than neighboring Dallesport (10% Multiracial), Rowena (15.5% Multiracial), and Dufur (5.6% 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.