Vale, OR Demographics

A map of Vale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,806	1,397	76.9%	73.8%
Hispanic	426	389	18.1%	20.5%
Multiracial	76	65	3.2%	3.4%
Asian	20	10	0.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	20	26	0.9%	1.4%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.4%

Vale, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,348, a large increase from the 1,894 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 18.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vale has become less 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 Vale, that probability was 41.2% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vale is ranked the 153rd 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). Vale was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vale's White Population

1,806 residents of Vale, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vale is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Vale ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's White population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Vale's population has increased from 73.8% to 76.9%.

Vale is more White than neighboring Nyssa (33.4% White), Ontario (49.3% White), Adrian (64.5% White), Fruitland (68% White), and Payette (65.8% White).

Vale's Black Population

0 residents of Vale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vale is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Vale ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

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

Vale is less Black than neighboring Ontario (0.7% Black), and Payette (0.2% Black).

Vale's Asian Population

20 residents of Vale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vale is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Vale ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Vale is more Asian than neighboring Nyssa (0% Asian), and Payette (0% Asian). Vale is less Asian than neighboring Ontario (2% Asian), Adrian (3% Asian), and Fruitland (2.6% Asian).

Vale's Hispanic Population

426 residents of Vale, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vale is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Vale ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Vale's population has decreased from 20.5% to 18.1%.

Vale is less Hispanic than neighboring Nyssa (64.8% Hispanic), Ontario (45.4% Hispanic), Adrian (30.4% Hispanic), Fruitland (23.5% Hispanic), and Payette (26.1% Hispanic).

Vale's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Vale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vale is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Vale ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Vale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nyssa (0% Native American/Other), Ontario (0.6% Native American/Other), and Adrian (0% Native American/Other). Vale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitland (1% Native American/Other), and Payette (2.8% Native American/Other).

Vale's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Vale, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vale is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Vale ranks 381st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Vale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Vale is more Multiracial than neighboring Nyssa (1.8% Multiracial), Ontario (2% Multiracial), and Adrian (2% Multiracial). Vale is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland (4.9% Multiracial), and Payette (5.1% 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.