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Klickitat County, Washington Demographics 2026

Klickitat County, Washington has a population of 23,082, the 29th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $70,400 and the median home value is $388,700. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Klickitat County Quick Facts

Population 23,082
Median Household Income $70,400
Median Home Value $388,700
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 47.5 years
Homeownership Rate 75.5%
Affordability Ratio 5.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%
High School Graduation 89.9%
Cities/Places 13
Population 23,082 29th of 39
Median Income $70,400 26% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Unemployment 4.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%
$25K-$50K 20.2%
$50K-$100K 30.7%
$100K+ 33.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.5%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
4.1%
$25K-$30K
2.7%
$30K-$35K
2.0%
$35K-$40K
4.3%
$40K-$45K
6.1%
$45K-$50K
5.1%
$50K-$60K
7.3%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
6.6%
$150K-$200K
6.1%
$200K+
10.5%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
54.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

36out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Klickitat County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Goldendale3,458$41,62128.0%$194,100
White Salmon2,533$73,4063.6%$566,300
Dallesport1,434$67,50017.3%$355,400
Trout Lake888$85,34122.8%$683,300
Bingen865$82,0001.3%$333,600
Klickitat456$63,18210.3%$166,500
Wishram418$41,15435.2%$161,200
Lyle321N/A59.2%N/A
Glenwood246$85,83316.7%$219,400
Roosevelt164$44,58311.0%N/A
Centerville107$122,9170.9%$237,500
Bickleton97$76,6675.1%$173,200
Maryhill39N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Klickitat County is located in Washington with a total population of 23,082. It is the 29th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Klickitat County is 47.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Klickitat County is $70,400. This is 26% lower than the state median of $94,952. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $388,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Klickitat County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Klickitat County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington 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 Klickitat County, Washington?

Klickitat County has a population of 23,082, making it the 29th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Klickitat County?

The median household income in Klickitat County is $70,400 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Klickitat County, Washington?

Klickitat County contains 13 Census-designated places.