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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Klickitat County

Washington · 19,161 residents · 1,871.636 sq mi
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Klickitat County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,267. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $111,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,161
+15%since 1990
from 16,616 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+13%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K18K20K22K24K1990201020202024Klickitat County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,267
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,012 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,502
+53%since 1990
from $10,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$498
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
31.2% rent
3.2
+44%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(15,369)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,040)
Asian0.8%(139)
Diversity Score29.4%(4,880)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(16,329)
Black0.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,496)
Asian0.7%(136)
Diversity Score21.1%(4,045)
21
−28%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.7 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 Klickitat County, Washington?

Klickitat County, Washington has about 19,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Klickitat County, Washington?

The typical household in Klickitat County, Washington earns about $34,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klickitat County, Washington expensive?

In Klickitat County, Washington, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Klickitat County, Washington?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Klickitat County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klickitat County, Washington?

About 17.0% of people in Klickitat County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klickitat County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Klickitat County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,545 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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