Klamath County Summary

Life in Klamath County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Klamath County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Klamath County:

  • The population in Klamath County is 69,506.

  • The median home value in Klamath County is $284,940.

  • The median income in Klamath County is $57,219.

  • The median rent in Klamath County is $921.

  • The unemployment rate in Klamath County is 7.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Klamath County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Klamath County is 63.4° and there are 33.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Klamath County

List Of Cities & Towns in Klamath County

Klamath Falls, OR Population 21,806

Altamont, OR Population 20,345

Merrill, OR Population 905

Malin, OR Population 881

Chiloquin, OR Population 696

Bonanza, OR Population 545

Beatty, OR Population 18

Map Of Klamath County

Klamath County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Klamath County is 63.4°.

  • There are 79.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 33.7 inches of rain each year with 27.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:02 hours of sun each day in Klamath County.

StatKlamath County
Mean High63.4
Nice Days79.68
Rainfall33.7
Snowfall27.1
Sunny_hours6:02
63.4°
Average High
33.7
Inches of Rain

Klamath County Photos

Klamath Falls Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User Bobjgalindo | GFDL
Veterans Park Klamath Falls
Source: Wikipedia User Bobjgalindo | GFDL
Coast Starlight  Klamath Falls
Source: Wikipedia User Tadpole9 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Klamath Fallsc Oregon  Panoramic Photographs Library Of Congress Digital Id Pan Ar
Source: Public Domain
Canoe
Source: Wikipedia User Walter Siegmund (talk) | GFDL
Klamath Falls
Source: Wikipedia User Llywrch | GFDL

Klamath County Demographics

Population over time in Klamath County

The current population in Klamath County is 69,506. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 68,899 1.9%
2021 67,606 1.0%
2020 66,921 -

Gender in Klamath County

  • Klamath County is 50.0% female with 34,744 female residents.

  • Klamath County is 50.0% male with 34,762 male residents.

Female
50.0% (34,744)
Male
50.0% (34,762)
Gender Klamath County OR USA
Female 50.0% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Klamath County

Klamath County is:

  • 75.2% White with 52,272 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 406 African American residents.

  • 2.9% American Indian with 2,012 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 581 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 163 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 275 Other residents.

  • 5.6% Two Or More with 3,897 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.2% Hispanic with 9,900 Hispanic residents.

White
75.2% (52,272)
African American
0.6% (406)
American Indian
2.9% (2,012)
Asian
0.8% (581)
Hawaiian
0.2% (163)
Other
0.4% (275)
Two Or More
5.6% (3,897)
Hispanic
14.2% (9,900)

Table: Klamath County By Race

Race Klamath County OR USA
White 75.2% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.6% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.2% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Klamath County, Oregon

  • 7.8% of households in Klamath County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Klamath County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Klamath County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Klamath County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Klamath County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Klamath County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Klamath County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Klamath County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Klamath County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Klamath County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (5,427)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (3,955)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (6,524)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (6,004)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (9,484)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (11,959)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (9,442)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (10,569)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (3,267)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (2,870)
Income Klamath County OR USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Klamath County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Klamath County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Klamath County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Klamath County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Klamath County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Klamath County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Klamath County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Klamath County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Klamath County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Klamath County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,390)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,560)
High School / GED
34% (23,632)
Some College
25% (17,376)
Associate's Degree
10% (6,950)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (9,035)
Master's Degree
6% (4,170)
Professional Degree
1% (695)
Doctorate Degree
1% (695)
Education Klamath County OR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 22% 26%
Some College 25% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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