CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Klamath County

Oregon · 69,413 residents · 5,949.897 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Klamath Falls micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Klamath County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,560. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,413
+9%since 2000
from 63,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K60K64K68K72K1990201020202024Klamath County
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,560
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,537 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,508
+59%since 2000
from $16,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Klamath County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(51,919)
Black0.7%(497)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(8,772)
Asian1.1%(754)
Other8%(5,574)
Diversity Score48.1%(33,386)
Segregation Score25.1%(17,438)
Diversity Score
48
+115%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Klamath County

Walker County
Pop 70,250
Liberty County
Pop 70,313
Columbia County
Pop 74,094
Vermilion County
Pop 71,259
Places similar to Klamath County
Head to head

Compare Klamath County to nearby counties

KLAMATH COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$73,999+52%
Home value$430,200+128%
Population221,795+216%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KLAMATH COUNTY VS
Lake County
Income$62,787+29%
Home value$219,500+16%
Population8,187−88%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KLAMATH COUNTY VS
Douglas County
Income$61,310+26%
Home value$310,300+64%
Population111,951+59%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KLAMATH COUNTY VS
Deschutes County
Income$92,758+91%
Home value$650,900+245%
Population213,072+203%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath County, Oregon?

Klamath County, Oregon has about 69,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Klamath County, Oregon earns about $48,560 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 $188,700, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath County, Oregon?

About 21.2% 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 19.6% 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 11,711 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

22 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 9713Census Tract 9711Census Tract 9714Census Tract 9715Census Tract 9720Census Tract 9717Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9719Census Tract 9709.02Census Tract 9716Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9710Census Tract 9718Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9712Census Tract 9709.01Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9704
17 ZIP codes
ZIP 97603ZIP 97601ZIP 97624ZIP 97623ZIP 97632ZIP 97633ZIP 97733ZIP 97737ZIP 97622ZIP 97634ZIP 97621ZIP 97626ZIP 97627ZIP 97625ZIP 97731ZIP 97639ZIP 97604
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Oregon
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →