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The Dalles, OR vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima is 0% more densely populated than The Dalles.
- People are 1.6% less likely to be married in Yakima.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Yakima.
 The Dalles, ORYakima, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock96,266329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 201014,983  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,845285,036,114
 Population - 199012,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock31.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now22.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,467.893.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 The Dalles, ORYakima, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 The Dalles, ORYakima, WAUnited States
 White75.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock46.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 The Dalles, ORYakima, WAUnited States
 Married Population47.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households6,189  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,35080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,393  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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