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
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Klickitat County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldendale | 3,458 | $41,621 | 28.0% | $194,100 |
| White Salmon | 2,533 | $73,406 | 3.6% | $566,300 |
| Dallesport | 1,434 | $67,500 | 17.3% | $355,400 |
| Trout Lake | 888 | $85,341 | 22.8% | $683,300 |
| Bingen | 865 | $82,000 | 1.3% | $333,600 |
| Klickitat | 456 | $63,182 | 10.3% | $166,500 |
| Wishram | 418 | $41,154 | 35.2% | $161,200 |
| Lyle | 321 | N/A | 59.2% | N/A |
| Glenwood | 246 | $85,833 | 16.7% | $219,400 |
| Roosevelt | 164 | $44,583 | 11.0% | N/A |
| Centerville | 107 | $122,917 | 0.9% | $237,500 |
| Bickleton | 97 | $76,667 | 5.1% | $173,200 |
| Maryhill | 39 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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.