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CITY · 2010 ACS

Klamath Falls

Oregon · 20,840 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 $33,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,840
+7%since 2000
from 19,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.6
+1%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Klamath Falls
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(1,508)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(1,330)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.2%(1,291)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.9%(1,656)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2410.5%(2,180)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(2,836)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.6%(2,425)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.4%(2,575)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.9%(2,470)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.1%(1,262)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844%(841)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.2%(466)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,203
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,498 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,840
+25%since 2000
from $16,710 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+4%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(15,803)
Black1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,814)
Asian1.3%(245)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic78%(16,257)
Black1%(199)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(2,468)
Asian1.6%(339)
Other8%(1,662)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.2%(2,139)
Guatemalan0.2%(51)
Spaniard0.2%(39)
Cuban0%(8)
Ancestry
German17.5%(3,647)
Irish14.4%(2,997)
English9.6%(1,996)
Norwegian6.3%(1,324)
American5.1%(1,058)
Italian4.7%(987)
Scottish3.8%(803)
Swedish2.8%(591)
French2.6%(553)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(405)
Dutch1.9%(399)
Polish1.9%(387)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.1%(237)
Portuguese1%(218)
Czech0.6%(128)
Finnish0.6%(123)
Welsh0.5%(105)
Romanian0.5%(94)
Hungarian0.4%(83)
Canadian0.4%(81)
Swiss0.4%(81)
Lithuanian0.3%(69)
Russian0.3%(69)
Arab0.3%(63)
Israeli0.3%(57)
Slovak0.3%(56)
British0.2%(44)
Ukrainian0.2%(38)
Greek0.2%(34)
Latvian0.1%(26)
Armenian0.1%(24)
Belgian0.1%(19)
West Indian0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(17)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.9%(3,504)
Married42.7%(3,749)
Widowed1.6%(143)
Divorced15.8%(1,391)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(2,752)
Married45.7%(4,298)
Widowed7.2%(676)
Divorced17.9%(1,685)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

Klamath Falls, Oregon has about 20,840 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Klamath Falls, Oregon earns about $33,203 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 $164,700, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

About 22.1% 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 20.6% 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 3,103 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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