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Gilliam County

Oregon · 1,995 residents · 1,204.721 sq mi
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Gilliam County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,995
+4%since 2000
from 1,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+12%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gilliam County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,838
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,911
+52%since 2000
from $17,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,747)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(107)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other7.8%(155)
Diversity Score30.2%(603)
Diversity Score
30
+465%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilliam County, Oregon?

Gilliam County, Oregon has about 1,995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilliam County, Oregon earns about $41,838 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Gilliam County, Oregon?

About 21.7% 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 13.6% 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 278 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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