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Klamath

California · 931 residents · 17.2 sq mi
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Klamath is a city of 931 people in California. 31.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 53% less than in California as a whole. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 280 more people live here than in 2000. The foreign-born share is 2%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

931
+43%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2024
54 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 51 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.6
−14%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
17.2 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5707118539941K19902000201020202024Klamath
2024931
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(47)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.1%(94)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.7%(128)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(99)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(114)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.2%(86)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(122)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(107)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(41)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,979
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$19,617
+44%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
31.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.499
+16%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$221,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,250
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
35.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.88 people
+11%since 2009
from 2.59 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
31.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
51.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.7
+5%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(36)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(82)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other43.7%(407)
73
−7%since 2009
from 79 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.4%(78)
Guatemalan0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese1%(9)
Filipino0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(5)
Ancestry
German32.7%(304)
Irish17.7%(165)
Greek13.3%(124)
English4.8%(45)
American3.1%(29)
Scottish1.8%(17)
Italian1.3%(12)
Norwegian0.8%(7)
French0.6%(6)
Dutch0.4%(4)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Croatian0.3%(3)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(3)
Danish0.2%(2)
Portuguese0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
38.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
23.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
26.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
42.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
2.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
25.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2013
from 22.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.3%
+34.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
84.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(108)
Married49.4%(158)
Widowed5%(16)
Divorced11.9%(38)
Women 15+
Never married33%(113)
Married41.5%(142)
Widowed14.6%(50)
Divorced10.8%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2013
from 22.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
28.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
54.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
32.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)27.8%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3.7%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.6%(23)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II5.6%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 54 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath, California?

Klamath, California has about 931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klamath, California?

The typical household in Klamath, California earns about $46,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klamath, California expensive?

In Klamath, California, the median home is worth about $221,300, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath, California?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Klamath, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klamath, California?

About 31.1% of people in Klamath, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klamath, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Klamath, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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