COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Klamath County

Oregon · 57,702 residents · 5,949.897 sq mi

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Klamath County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,054. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 20%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

57,702

−10%vs 2000

vs 63,775 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

10 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 11 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 38.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202470K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,054

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,537 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,138

−33%vs 2000

vs $16,719 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 16.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,700

−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $87,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$329

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $475 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.2%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 68.0% in 2000

34.8% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−17%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic84.1%(53,659)

Black0.6%(362)

Hispanic / Latino7.8%(4,961)

Asian0.8%(482)

Other0%

Diversity Score22.3%(14,242)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.6%(53,415)

Black0.6%(360)

Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,983)

Asian0.6%(341)

Other6.2%(3,586)

Diversity Score27.4%(15,815)

Diversity Score

+23%vs 2000

vs 22 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.4%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.2%

−5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.9 min

+45%vs 2000

vs 11.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath County, Oregon?

Klamath County, Oregon has about 57,702 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Klamath County, Oregon earns about $23,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klamath County, Oregon expensive?

In Klamath County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath County, Oregon?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Klamath County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klamath County, Oregon?

About 16.7% of people in Klamath County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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