County · Oregon
Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath County, Oregon. Klamath County had 70,274 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 20 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 41035.
Klamath County is the county of the Klamath Falls, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
70,274
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 69,413 · ACS 2020-2024: 70,247
Median household income
$58,830
±$3,154 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$280,400
±$9,395 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$991
±$40 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Klamath County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 69,413 residents in Klamath County. The Census Bureau estimates 70,274 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 70,247 over 5,950 square miles of land.
| Measure | Klamath County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 70,247 | 4,254,293 | +3,326 |
| Households | 28,999±470 | 1,718,422 | +1,113 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.04 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 33,162±45 | 1,857,992 | −393 |
Klamath County's population since 2000
From 63,775 in 2000 to 70,274 in 2025: up 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Klamath County?
Klamath County holds 20 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Klamath Falls with 22,111 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Klamath Falls | 21,813 | $46,693 |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 20,233 | $58,629 |
| Keno | 1,980 | $72,877 |
| Running Y RanchGEOID 4164282 | 858 | $102,697 |
| Merrill | 821 | $56,607 |
| ChiloquinGEOID 4113050 | 767 | $33,839 |
| Malin | 731 | $49,643 |
| Falcon HeightsGEOID 4124350 | 680 | $61,773 |
| CrescentGEOID 4116750 | 412 | $45,313 |
| Bonanza | 404 | $66,250 |
| Oregon ShoresGEOID 4155268 | 330 | $69,688 |
| Rocky PointGEOID 4163250 | 310 | not published |
| GilchristGEOID 4128800 | 216 | $250,000 or more |
| BlyGEOID 4107150 | 207 | $23,214 |
| Crescent LakeGEOID 4116800 | 119 | not published |
| Sprague RiverGEOID 4169400 | 80 | not published |
| ChemultGEOID 4112750 | 79 | not published |
| BeattyGEOID 4105150 | 60 | not published |
| Beaver MarshGEOID 4105300 | 52 | not published |
| Fort KlamathGEOID 4126450 | 43 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Klamath County?
The median resident of Klamath County is 41.3 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.9%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Klamath County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.5 | 40.4 | −0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% | 14.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.4%±0.7 pts | 71.4% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7%±1.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±1.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 5.9% | −1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4%±1.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7%±1.4 pts | 36.8% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±0.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Klamath County earn?
Half of Klamath County's 28,999 households earn less than $58,830 a year (±$3,154), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $57,216 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Klamath County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,830±$3,154 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,046±$5,062 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,883±$1,715 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±1.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±3.9 pts | 13.2% | −7.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7%±1.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1%±1.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Klamath County?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Klamath County's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $280,400 by its owner (±$9,395). The median renter pays $991 a month including utilities, and 47.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Klamath County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $280,400±$9,395 | $477,600 | +$70,444 |
| Median gross rent | $991±$40 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.8%±5.4 pts | 43.1% | +6.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,464±$42 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±2.0 pts | 63.3% | +5.1 pts |
| Housing units | 33,162±45 | 1,857,992 | −393 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.4%±1.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.5%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.0%±1.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Klamath County building?
Builders took permits for 103 new housing units across Klamath County in 2025 (95 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Klamath County get to work?
77.5% of Klamath County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Klamath County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.9%±1.3 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±2.2 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.4 pts | 19.0% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min±0.9 | 23.0 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Klamath County's census tracts?
Klamath County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,708 (Tract 9716) to $110,507 (Tract 9710).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Klamath County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 36 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 36 |
| Median home value | 28th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 36 |
| Median age | 22nd of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Klamath County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.