Gilliam, OR County is a rural area located in North Central Oregon. With a population of only 1,954 people and an area of 881 square miles, its population density is low at just 2 people per square mile. The county is full of natural beauty with rolling hills and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year. Some popular local businesses include Dufur Valley Store & Cafe, Farley’s Restaurant, and The Pines. Year-round outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy include fishing on the Columbia River or Dufur Lake, hiking through nearby John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, or camping in one of the many primitive campsites available in the county. Other organizations such as Gillam County Library and Gillam Community Center offer a variety of events throughout the year. Local sporting events include races at Columbia Gorge Motorcycle Club and camping trips at Wasco Federation Campground & Lodge.
The population in Gilliam County is 1,954. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gilliam County is 53.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gilliam County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gilliam County
- 46.1% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Gilliam County
- 86.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 5.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander