Klamath County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,247 | — | #787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,830 | -21.7% | #2,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $280,400 | -0.5% | #728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $991 | -14.8% | #1,023 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.3% | #2,493 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Klamath County has a population of 70,247, making it the #787 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Klamath County is $58,830, ranking #2,189 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Klamath County is $280,400 (-0.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $991/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.4%.
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93.2% of residents in Klamath County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath County, Oregon has a total population of 70,247, making it the 787th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Klamath County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Klamath County is $58,830, which ranks #2,189 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Klamath County is $280,400, 0.5% below the national median. Renters in Klamath County pay a median gross rent of $991 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Klamath County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Klamath County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
All data for Klamath County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.