Pilot Rock

City in Umatilla County, Oregon

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Pilot Rock is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, with 1,328 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,637 ft (499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McKay, 7.1 miles E.

About Pilot Rock

Pilot Rock is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,328 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area. The main industries are timber and agriculture. Pilot Rock is home to Pilot Rock High School. The name of Pilot Rock refers to a large basalt rock formation which is visible from the old Oregon Trail and was used in navigating wagon trains through the area.

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Median household income
$89,091
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$973/mo
Median age
46
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Pilot Rock, OR population

Pilot Rock had 1,328 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,328
Density900 per sq mi (347 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pilot Rock at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyUmatilla County
TypeCity
Population1,328 (2020)
Land area1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Coordinates45.4928° N, 118.8302° W
ZIP code97868
Official websitecityofpilotrock.org
Census code (GEOID)4157650

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Pilot Rock

What county is Pilot Rock in?

Pilot Rock is in Umatilla County, Oregon.

What is the population of Pilot Rock, OR?

1,328 people lived in Pilot Rock at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pilot Rock, OR?

The ZIP code of Pilot Rock is 97868.

What is the elevation of Pilot Rock?

1,637 feet (499 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pilot Rock?

McKay (7.1 mi), Green Meadows (8.4 mi), Tutuilla (10.3 mi), Pendleton (12.6 mi), Gopher Flats (13.0 mi).

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