FIGURE 1
Gilliam County, OR population by race.
The largest racial group in Gilliam County is White with a population of 1,705 (85.98% of the total population).
Gilliam County, OR population by race
The table below shows Gilliam County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,705 | 85.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 22 | 1.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 214 | 10.79% |
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Gilliam County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Gilliam County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gilliam County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gilliam County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.98% are white, 1.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.76% are Asian, 1.11% are some other race and 10.79% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Gilliam County, OR population by race.
The largest racial group in Gilliam County is White with a population of 1,705 (85.98% of the total population).
Gilliam County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gilliam County is White with a population of 1,705 (85.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 214 (10.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gilliam County, OR
By ethnicity, 166 (8.37% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,817 (91.63% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gilliam County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,661 (91.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Gilliam County, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gilliam County's Non-Hispanic population.
Gilliam County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,661 | 91.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 27 | 1.49% |
| Asian alone | 15 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 22 | 1.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 92 | 5.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gilliam County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 123 (74.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Gilliam County, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gilliam County's Hispanic population.
Gilliam County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 123 | 74.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 25.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gilliam County, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.37% of Gilliam County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gilliam County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 123 (74.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gilliam County, OR have?
Gilliam County, OR has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Gilliam County, OR?
With 91.63% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gilliam County.
That being said, with a 1.36% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Gilliam County.
What is the majority race in Gilliam County, OR?
With a population of 1,705 (85.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gilliam County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Gilliam County, with 1.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
