Klamath County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Klamath County is located in Oregon with a total population of 69,812. It is the 15th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Klamath County is 41.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Klamath County is $59,353. This is 26% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $255,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Klamath County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.