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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Klamath County

Oregon · 63,775 residents · 5,949.897 sq mi
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Klamath County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,537. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

63,775
+11%since 1990
from 57,702 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
56K60K64K68K72K1990201020202024Klamath County
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,537
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,719
+50%since 1990
from $11,138 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
32.0% rent
2.8
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(53,415)
Black0.6%(360)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,983)
Asian0.6%(341)
Diversity Score27.4%(15,815)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(53,659)
Black0.6%(362)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(4,961)
Asian0.8%(482)
Diversity Score22.3%(14,242)
22
−19%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 16.9 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 County, Oregon?

Klamath County, Oregon has about 63,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Klamath County, Oregon earns about $31,537 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 $87,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath County, Oregon?

About 15.9% 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 16.8% of people in Klamath County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klamath County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Klamath County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,073 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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