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Gilliam County

Oregon · 1,871 residents · 1,204.721 sq mi
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Gilliam County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,871
−2%since 2000
from 1,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+16%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gilliam County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,148
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,559
+45%since 2000
from $17,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,839)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,725)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(88)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.5%(65)
Diversity Score19.8%(370)
Diversity Score
20
+270%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam County, Oregon?

Gilliam County, Oregon has about 1,871 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gilliam County, Oregon?

The typical household in Gilliam County, Oregon earns about $42,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilliam County, Oregon expensive?

In Gilliam County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Gilliam County, Oregon?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gilliam County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilliam County, Oregon?

About 10.6% of people in Gilliam County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilliam County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilliam County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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