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Klamath Falls Micro

Klamath Falls, OR · 1 counties · 66,380 residents · 5,949.897 sq mi
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Klamath Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,380
+4%since 2000
from 63,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K60K64K68K72K1990201020202024Klamath Falls
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,818
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,537 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,081
+32%since 2000
from $16,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(53,822)
Black0.6%(394)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(6,915)
Asian0.9%(615)
Other7.1%(4,714)
Diversity Score41%(27,231)
Diversity Score
41
+84%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 66,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Klamath Falls, OR earns about $41,818 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 $170,100, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Klamath Falls, OR?

About 18.1% 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 16.6% 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 8,678 residents, a change of about 15 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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