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Klamath

California · 779 residents · 17.217 sq mi
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Klamath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,593. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
+20%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5707118539941K1990201020202024Klamath
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,593
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,992
+2%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−56.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+108%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(36)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(149)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(354)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(90)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other39.3%(306)
Diversity Score74.9%(584)
Diversity Score
75
+228%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath, California?

Klamath, California has about 779 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klamath, California?

The typical household in Klamath, California earns about $27,593 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 $161,300, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath, California?

About 17.4% 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 31.8% of people in Klamath, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klamath, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Klamath, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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