Klamath, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Klamath, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Klamath, California had a total population of 931, the 1082nd largest community in California, with a median household income of $46,979, which is 53% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 53% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 13.4% is notably above the national average.

Klamath Quick Facts

Population 931

Median Household Income $46,979

Median Home Value $221,300

Poverty Rate 31.1%

Unemployment Rate 13.4%

Median Age 35.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

High School Graduation Rate 86.0%

Diversity Index 67/100

Population 931 1082nd of 1,570

Median Income $46,979 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 31.1% 150% higher than national

Median Home Value $221,300 bottom 10%

How Klamath Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	816	931	+14.1%
Median household income	$48,250	$46,979	-2.6%
Median home value	$244,500	$221,300	-9.5%

How Klamath Compares

Median Household Income

Klamath

$46,979

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Klamath

$221,300

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.2%

$25K-$50K 32.4%

$50K-$100K 42.1%

$100K+ 4.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

13.7%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

17.4%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

0.3%

$125K-$150K

1.6%

$150K-$200K

1.3%

$200K+

1.3%

Employment

13.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

38.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%

Renter 26.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,250/mo 31.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

36.3%

18-34

12.1%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

24.6%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Klamath Rankings in California

#1082 Population of 1,570

#1266 Median Income of 1,375

#1000 Education of 1,570

#1276 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Del Norte County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crescent City	6,046	$35,540	17.2%	$306,500
Bertsch-Oceanview	2,250	$73,173	9.6%	$191,300
Fort Dick	1,365	$70,610	15.6%	$307,400
Smith River	898	N/A	16.9%	$382,200
Gasquet	346	$48,750	27.5%	$267,100
Hiouchi	105	$32,957	20.9%	N/A

Cities Similar to Klamath

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Tulelake	925	$47,574	$170,200	4.0%	23.6%
Inyokern	912	N/A	$292,900	13.0%	22.5%
Johnson Park	943	$46,086	$206,700	1.5%	30.8%
Tres Pinos	901	N/A	$1,036,000	38.7%	0.2%
Valley Springs	910	$45,786	$286,200	12.6%	25.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 931, Klamath's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Klamath is a small community located in California, within Del Norte County. The total population is 931. It ranks as the 1082nd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Klamath is 35.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 36.3% of the population under 18, Klamath has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Klamath is $46,979. This is 53% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%. This is 159% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.4%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $221,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Klamath is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Klamath, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Klamath, California?

Klamath, California has a population of 931 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Klamath, CA?

The median household income in Klamath is $46,979, which is 42% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Klamath, CA?

The poverty rate in Klamath is 31.1%. This means approximately 288 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Klamath, California?

Klamath's population is 46.2% White, 0.0% Black, 8.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Klamath, CA?

The median home value in Klamath is $221,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Klamath, California?

18.5% of adults (25+) in Klamath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.