Klamath County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Klamath County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Klamath County, Oregon has a population of 70,247, the 15th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $58,830 and the median home value is $280,400. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

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

Klamath County Quick Facts

Population 70,247

Median Household Income $58,830

Median Home Value $280,400

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.2%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 89.4%

Cities/Places 19

Population 70,247 15th of 36

Median Income $58,830 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 7.2%

How Klamath County 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	69,812	70,247	+0.6%
Median household income	$59,353	$58,830	-0.9%
Median home value	$255,700	$280,400	+9.7%

Median Household Income

Klamath

$58,830

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Klamath

$280,400

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.3%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.1%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

50.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $991/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Klamath County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Klamath Falls	22,115	$46,693	23.4%	$287,000
Altamont	19,927	$58,629	16.9%	$249,200
Keno	1,651	$72,877	11.6%	$339,600
Falcon Heights	837	$61,773	5.7%	$193,600
Merrill	819	$56,607	22.7%	$204,700
Malin	799	$49,643	30.4%	$206,900
Bonanza	632	$66,250	17.3%	$261,700
Running Y Ranch	607	$102,697	2.3%	$599,100
Rocky Point	478	N/A	15.3%	$194,500
Chiloquin	465	$33,839	27.5%	$93,800
Oregon Shores	428	$69,688	0.0%	N/A
Crescent	363	$45,313	9.1%	$200,400
Gilchrist	291	$250,000+	8.3%	$352,600
Fort Klamath	155	N/A	34.2%	$251,400
Crescent Lake	154	N/A	6.5%	$708,300
Bly	150	$23,214	22.0%	N/A
Beatty	97	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Beaver Marsh	96	N/A	61.5%	N/A
Chemult	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Klamath County is located in Oregon with a total population of 70,247. It is the 15th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Klamath County is 41.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Klamath County is $58,830. This is 29% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $280,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Klamath County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Klamath County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Klamath County, Oregon?

Klamath County has a population of 70,247, making it the 15th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Klamath County?

The median household income in Klamath County is $58,830 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Klamath County, Oregon?

Klamath County contains 19 Census-designated places.