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Dallas, OR
City in Polk County, Oregon.
Population
17,531
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,569
ZIP codes
0
Dallas and its ZIP codes
Dallas at a glance
- Dallas is about 81 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $71,549, 14% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,100 (19% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,209 a month.
Local data for Dallas, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dallas, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,549
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,209/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,335), Irish Americans (1,943), Mexican Americans (1,255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Dallas.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,279
21,174 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $6,655 per person
How people get to work
Dallas, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dallas, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
64
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
359
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 35°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dallas, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Dallas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RickreallCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MonmouthCity | 6 mi | 2.2 |
| IndependenceCity | 7 mi | 3 |
| Falls CityCity | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| EolaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| SheridanCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 48.9 |
| WillaminaCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| AmityCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| KeizerCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| Fort HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Kings ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HayesvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Adair VillageCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dallas, OR in?
- Dallas is in Polk County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Dallas, OR?
- About 17,531 people live in Dallas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dallas?
- Nearby places include Rickreall (3.6 mi), Monmouth (6 mi), Independence (7 mi), Falls City (7.5 mi), Eola (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023