Klickitat County, Washington Income Statistics
Klickitat County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Klickitat County Well below averageLess wealthy than 71% of counties in Washington
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Klickitat County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,563 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $60,529 | $73,370 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.5% | 19.3% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.5% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Klickitat County is about 28% lower than in Washington. Income has been growing slower in Klickitat County (4.5%/yr) than in Washington (5.6%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Klickitat County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Washington average of 19%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Klickitat County, Washington grew by 87.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $70,563 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.5% per year.
Klickitat County has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2017, at 9.2% lower. The gap has narrowed from 26% in 2009 to 12% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Klickitat County
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Households by income, 2024
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About 3,313 households (33.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.5% of households in Klickitat County had an income under $35,000 and 15.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Klickitat County has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (19.1% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $150,000 to $199,999 (3.9% vs 9.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 553 | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 218 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 662 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 693 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,248 | 12.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,882 | 19.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,303 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,798 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 382 | 3.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,133 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,872 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,297 residents (11.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 13.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.7% of Klickitat County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Klickitat County has a larger share of residents earning $1 to $9,999 (13.4% vs 11.2%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (11.5% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,328 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,666 | 13.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,203 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,127 | 10.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,229 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,482 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,074 | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,531 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,297 | 11.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 19,937 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Klickitat County
| Metric | Klickitat County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.546 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $68,284 | $86,137 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $53,840 | $68,506 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 21.2% | 20.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Klickitat County, it is 0.546, higher than Washington's 0.534, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 27% more than women's income in Klickitat County, Washington. Over a 35-year career, a 27% wage gap accumulates to roughly $505,540 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Klickitat County, Washington has narrowed from about 29% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 39% in 2016, and was narrowest at 8% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,630 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Klickitat County | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 17.7% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 538 people are unemployed in Klickitat County, Washington.
The average commute time in Klickitat County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Klickitat County, Washington has fallen from 8.6% to 5.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.8% in 2023.
Klickitat County has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but rose above it in 2013 and 2018-2022. In 2024 the two were level.
Klickitat County, WA Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Klickitat County, WA is typical in size for this group, 23,411 residents against a local median of 23,904, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Klickitat County, WA's unemployment, at 5.2%, runs 36% above the 3.8% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Income growth tells the same story from another angle: 4.5%/yr against a local median of 5.6%/yr, 19% below it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, and it is the wrong way: Klickitat County, WA reads weaker than its neighbours on all of them. The counties themselves spread 6.6% on unemployment, so Klickitat County, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Klickitat County, WA has the 4th lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klickitat County, WA | 23,411 | $70,563 #2/6 | 4.5%/yr #5/6 | 5.2% #4/6 | 0.546 #6/6 |
| Sherman County, OR | 1,937 | $60,469 | 4.6%/yr | 1.0% | 0.538 |
| Yakima County, WA | 257,168 | $70,537 | 5.6%/yr | 7.3% | 0.544 |
| Gilliam County, OR | 1,969 | $65,740 | 6.7%/yr | 2.8% | 0.534 |
| Wasco County, OR | 26,553 | $64,105 | 3.9%/yr | 7.7% | 0.515 |
| Hood River County, OR | 23,904 | $90,888 | 6.0%/yr | 3.8% | 0.524 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Klickitat County, Washington has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Washington, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Klickitat County, Washington.
How Rich Is Klickitat County, Washington?
Klickitat County has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $70,563, about 28% lower than the Washington average of $98,224.
How fast is household income rising in Klickitat County, Washington?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Klickitat County, Washington rose 87%, from $37,728 to $70,563. Over the same years, income here outpaced Washington as a whole: +87% against +73%.
What was the median household income in Klickitat County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Klickitat County, Washington was $70,026, up 6% from $66,343 in 2022. The Washington median that year was $95,216.
What was the median household income in Klickitat County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Klickitat County, Washington was $56,865. By 2024 it had risen 24% to $70,563.
What is the Gini coefficient in Klickitat County, Washington?
The Gini coefficient in Klickitat County is 0.546. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Klickitat County, Washington?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Klickitat County, Washington has narrowed from about 29% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 39% in 2016, and was narrowest at 8% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,630 since 2009.
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