Klamath County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,526 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.3 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 28,839 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Klamath County grew by 5.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 69,810 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Klamath County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,375 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.09% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Klamath County is about 27% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,088 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $972 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.7% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Klamath County is about 14.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $972 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Klamath County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 127 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.6 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 127 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,951 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,034 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 369 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Klamath County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Klamath County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Klamath County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Klamath County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the population of Klamath County, Oregon?
The population of Klamath County, Oregon is 69,526, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Klamath County, Oregon?
The population density of Klamath County, Oregon is 11.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Klamath County, Oregon?
The median household income in Klamath County, Oregon is $59,375, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Klamath County, Oregon?
The median home price in Klamath County, Oregon is $167,088, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Klamath County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Klamath County, Oregon is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.