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Klamath Falls Micro

Klamath Falls, OR · 1 counties · 70,274 residents (2025 est.) · 5,949.897 sq mi
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Klamath Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $280,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,247
+10%since 2000
from 63,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:70,274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
56K60K64K68K72K1990201020202024Klamath Falls
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,830
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,537 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,883
+97%since 2000
from $16,719 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+10%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+73%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(52,278)
Black0.7%(507)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(9,748)
Asian0.9%(650)
Other10.1%(7,064)
Diversity Score52.1%(36,586)
Segregation Score22.7%(15,944)
Diversity Score
52
+133%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
−10%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

Klamath FallsCENTRAL22,111
What's inside

1 component county

Klamath CountyCENTRAL70,274
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klamath Falls, OR?

Klamath Falls, OR has about 70,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klamath Falls, OR?

The typical household in Klamath Falls, OR earns about $58,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klamath Falls, OR expensive?

In Klamath Falls, OR, the median home is worth about $280,400, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath Falls, OR?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Klamath Falls, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klamath Falls, OR?

About 18.3% of people in Klamath Falls, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klamath Falls, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Klamath Falls, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,545 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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