Gilliam County, Oregon

OR · FIPS 41021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,971 #3,122 / 3,222
3th
Median Household Income $66,917 -11.0% #1,441 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 50.1 years +28.8% #221 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $189,300 -32.8% #1,529 / 3,222
52th
Median Gross Rent $1,125 -3.3% #664 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 15.3% +21.1% #1,989 / 3,222
38th

Demographics

Gilliam County has a population of 1,971, making it the #3,122 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gilliam County is $66,917, ranking #1,441 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.

Median Household Income
$66,917 −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,441 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,790 −8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,130 of 3,222
65th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.3% +21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,989 of 3,222
38th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −47.3% vs nat'l
Rank #580 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0% −37.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,827 of 3,222
43th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.0 min −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,701 of 3,222
16th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gilliam County is $189,300 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,125/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.

Median Home Value
$189,300 −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,529 of 3,222
52th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,125 −3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #664 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.1% +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,701 of 3,222
47th percentile
74.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.4% of residents in Gilliam County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #889 of 3,222
72th percentile

About Gilliam County, Oregon

Gilliam County, Oregon has a total population of 1,971, making it the 3,122nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gilliam County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gilliam County is $66,917, which ranks #1,441 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.

The median home value in Gilliam County is $189,300, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in Gilliam County pay a median gross rent of $1,125 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gilliam County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.

Gilliam County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Two or More Races (7.9%).

All data for Gilliam County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.