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The ACS estimates about 226, give or take 63 civilian veterans in Gilliam County.
Among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents, Gilliam County ranks 34th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Gilliam County
Oregon
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
15 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Share rated 70 percent or higher
9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans 75 and older account for 33 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Gilliam County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Veterans under 35 account for 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Gilliam County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 19 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Gilliam County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Gilliam County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Gilliam County
Oregon
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$54,583 ± $16,627
$50,959 ± $1,009
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$31,151 ± $9,449
$41,615 ± $222
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
0.0% ± 8.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
20.1% ± 14.8 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
100.0% ± 0.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
0.0% ± 33.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
94.7% ± 5.1 points
96.2% ± 0.3 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
22.1% ± 11.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Gilliam County
VA reports 63 veterans in Gilliam County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 3 VA-backed home loans out of 39 home loans made in Gilliam County (7.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 110, give or take 51) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 35, give or take 28; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
about 117 miles in a straight line from the county center.
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Outside Oregon, in Vancouver, WA, Vancouver VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Gilliam County's second-nearest medical center, about 117 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Oregon, in Walla Walla, WA, Walla Walla Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Gilliam County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 104 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Oregon Balance of State CoC counted 389 veterans experiencing homelessness (88 sheltered, 301 unsheltered).
OR-505 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 458 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Lonerock (city): about 36 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
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