Grand Ronde Community

Grand Ronde Community
Location of Grand Ronde Community within Oregon
Location of Grand Ronde Community within Oregon
Coordinates: 45°08′50″N 123°38′44″W / 45.14722°N 123.64556°W / 45.14722; -123.64556
TribeConfederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
County
Area
 • Total42.43 km2 (16.384 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total55

The Grand Ronde Community is an Indian reservation located on several non-contiguous sections of land in southwestern Yamhill County and northwestern Polk County, Oregon, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) east of Lincoln City, near the community of Grand Ronde. In the mid-19th century, the United States government forced various tribes and bands from all parts of Western Oregon to be removed from their homes and placed on this reservation. It is governed by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. The reservation has a land area of 16.384 square miles (42.43 km2). In the 2000 census recorded a population of 55 persons. Most members of the tribe live elsewhere in order to find work.