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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Klamath Falls

Oregon · 19,462 residents · 20.093 sq mi
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Klamath Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,498. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $85,900. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,462
+10%since 1990
from 17,737 in 1990
1990 – 2025
969 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 883 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+4%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Klamath Falls
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,498
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,710
+53%since 1990
from $10,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
50.7% rent
3.0
+26%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(16,288)
Black0.8%(144)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,035)
Asian0.8%(146)
Diversity Score30%(5,325)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(15,803)
Black1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,814)
Asian1.3%(245)
Diversity Score27.9%(5,427)
28
−7%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 11.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

Klamath Falls, Oregon has about 19,462 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

The typical household in Klamath Falls, Oregon earns about $28,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klamath Falls, Oregon expensive?

In Klamath Falls, Oregon, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Klamath Falls, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

About 21.9% of people in Klamath Falls, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klamath Falls, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Klamath Falls, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,725 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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