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CITY · 2020 ACS

Klamath Falls

Oregon · 21,813 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 $40,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,900. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,813
+12%since 2000
from 19,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+8%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Klamath Falls
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,783
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,383
+52%since 2000
from $16,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score27.9%(5,427)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(15,701)
Black1.1%(241)
Hispanic / Latino14%(3,054)
Asian1.7%(375)
Other7.3%(1,598)
Diversity Score51.5%(11,230)
Diversity Score
51
+85%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

Klamath Falls, Oregon has about 21,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Klamath Falls, Oregon earns about $40,783 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 $180,900, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

About 24.3% 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 23.2% 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 4,076 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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