Dufur, OR is a small rural town located in Wasco County, Oregon with a population of 897. It has a population density of 1,086 people per square mile which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size Dufur offers plenty in terms of outdoor activities and events for locals and visitors alike. The Dufur Threshing Bee & Logging Show is held annually at the Erickson Ranch and features old-time logging equipment demonstrations, antique engine displays, arts & crafts booths, food vendors, and more. There are several local businesses in Dufur including Uptown Pizza Shop, Tollgate Store & Cafe , and McLane's Garage & Towing. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking and camping at nearby Deschutes National Forest and fishing along the Deschutes River. Other fun local organizations include the Wasco County Library, Dufur Historical Society Museum & Archives, and Dufur Friends of Public Education (FOPES). For sporting events there are several amateur teams from high school through adult leagues competing in basketball, baseball/softball, soccer/football, track & field/cross-country running.
The population in Dufur is 897. There are 1,536 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dufur is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dufur is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dufur
- 58.0% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 46.7% are married with children
- 8.0% have children, but are single
Race in Dufur
- 97.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander