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Klamath

California · 1,088 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 $40,560. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,800. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,088
+67%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5707118539941K1990201020202024Klamath
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,560
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,105
+62%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(426)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(81)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other34.2%(372)
Diversity Score72.8%(792)
Diversity Score
73
+219%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath, California?

Klamath, California has about 1,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klamath, California?

The typical household in Klamath, California earns about $40,560 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath, California?

About 17.5% 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 22.0% 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 247 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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