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Klickitat County

Washington · 22,735 residents · 1,871.636 sq mi
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Klickitat County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,735
+19%since 2000
from 19,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+16%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,267 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,021
+88%since 2000
from $16,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+53%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(16,329)
Black0.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,496)
Asian0.7%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(4,045)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(17,731)
Black0.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(2,913)
Asian0.6%(135)
Other4.3%(987)
Diversity Score40%(9,104)
Segregation Score27.5%(6,252)
Diversity Score
40
+90%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klickitat County, Washington?

Klickitat County, Washington has about 22,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Klickitat County, Washington earns about $56,667 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 $281,600, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Klickitat County, Washington?

About 30.5% 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 15.5% 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 6,119 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.03Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501.01
14 ZIP codes
ZIP 98620ZIP 98672ZIP 98635ZIP 98617ZIP 98650ZIP 98628ZIP 98619ZIP 98613ZIP 99322ZIP 98673ZIP 99356ZIP 98602ZIP 98670ZIP 98623
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