Checked
Dufur, OR
City in Wasco County, Oregon.
Population
952
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,616
ZIP codes
0
Dufur and its ZIP codes
Dufur at a glance
- Dufur is about 36 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,333, 8% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,500 (25% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,256 a month.
Local data for Dufur, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dufur, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,333
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$357,500
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (151), German Americans (117), Salvadoran Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wasco County. PPP loans are for Dufur.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,525
11,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,127
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $8,005 per person
How people get to work
Dufur, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dufur, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
45
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dufur, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Dufur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| The DallesCity | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| ChenowethCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Dallesport, WACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Tygh ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Wishram, WACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Pine HollowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| WamicCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Lyle, WACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MoroCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| MaupinCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Biggs JunctionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| MosierCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Sportsmans ParkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount HoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dufur, OR in?
- Dufur is in Wasco County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Dufur, OR?
- About 952 people live in Dufur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dufur?
- Nearby places include The Dalles (12 mi), Chenoweth (12 mi), Dallesport, WA (13 mi), Tygh Valley (14 mi), Wishram, WA (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023