Klamath County, OR

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2022 Population

69,506

0.881% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.1

0.725% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

17.8%

6.83% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$57,219

12.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$234,200

17.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

26,533

0.469% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Klamath County, OR had a population of 69.5k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $57,219. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Klamath County, OR grew from 68,899 to 69,506, a 0.881% increase and its median household income grew from $50,790 to $57,219, a 12.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Klamath County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.2%), White (Hispanic) (5.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.61%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.04%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.61%).

None of the households in Klamath County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Klamath County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Klamath County, OR are Oregon Institute of Technology (805 degrees awarded in 2022), Klamath Community College (282 degrees), and College of Cosmetology (45 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Klamath County, OR was $234,200, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Klamath County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Klamath County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Klamath County, OR borders Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Deschutes County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Lake County, OR, and Lane County, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Klamath County, OR is home to a population of 69.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.34% of Klamath County, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.01k people).

In 2022, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.3k people) in Klamath County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.03k White (Hispanic) and 3.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.6% of Klamath County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Klamath County, OR was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Klamath County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Klamath County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.3k ± 479
White (Hispanic)
4.03k ± 622
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.9k ± 544

14.2%

Hispanic Population

9.9k people

14.2% of the people in Klamath County, OR are hispanic (9.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Klamath County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

4.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.01k people

4.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.43k people

As of 2022, 4.34% of Klamath County, OR residents (3.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Klamath County, OR was 4.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Klamath County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,116 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
1,538 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
700 ± 158

Klamath County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Klamath County, OR employs 26.5k people. The largest industries in Klamath County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,288 people), Retail Trade (3,758 people), and Manufacturing (2,790 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($104,727), Information ($82,928), and Wholesale Trade ($61,429).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.5k

2022 Value

± 1,240

−0.469%

1 Year decline

± 6.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Klamath County, OR declined at a rate of −0.469%, from 26.7k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Klamath County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,432 people), Management Occupations (2,792 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Klamath County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.5k

2022 Value

± 1,240

−0.469%

1 Year decline

± 6.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Klamath County, OR declined at a rate of −0.469%, from 26.7k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Klamath County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,288 people), Retail Trade (3,758 people), and Manufacturing (2,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Klamath County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Klamath County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,477

Median earning men ± $1,681

$33,547

Median earning women ± $1,545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($83,305), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,821), and Public Administration ($66,422).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,725), Wholesale Trade ($48,462), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,613).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

159
Construction
103
Other Services (except Public Administration)
83
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$227k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$158k
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$111k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Klamath County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Klamath County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Klamath County, OR awarded 1,132 degrees. The student population of Klamath County, OR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,036 male students and 3,455 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Klamath County, OR are White (759 and 67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (152 and 13.6%), Asian (60 and 5.36%), and Two or More Races (52 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Klamath County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Institute of Technology (805 and 71.1%), Klamath Community College (282 and 24.9%), and College of Cosmetology (45 and 3.98%).

The most popular majors in Klamath County, OR are Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (103 and 9.1%), Mechanical Engineering (65 and 5.74%), and Computer Software Technology (58 and 5.12%).

The median tuition cost in Klamath County, OR for a public four year colleges is $10,002 for in-state students and $31,836 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Klamath County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,491 (46.8% men and 53.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,491 students enrolled in Klamath County, OR, 46.8% men and 53.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,145 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Hygiene
58 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
103 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
65 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Klamath County, OR was Dental Hygiene with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Klamath County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon Institute of Technology
805 degrees awarded
Klamath Community College
282 degrees awarded
College of Cosmetology
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Institute of Technology with 805 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 523 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Klamath County, OR, which is 0.859 times less than the 609 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 759 degrees mean that there were 4.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 152 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,002) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Klamath County, OR was $234,200 in 2022, which is 0.831 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $200,000 to $234,200, a 17.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Klamath County, OR is 67%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Klamath County, OR have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Klamath County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Klamath County, OR is $57,219. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Klamath County, OR was Census Tract 9710 with a value of $102,639, followed by Census Tract 9711 and Census Tract 9714, with respective values of $80,648 and $73,958.

In 2023, 18.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Klamath County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1%.

Housing

Property

$234,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,159

$18,895

Median Property Taxes

±$895

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Klamath County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Klamath County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67%

Homeownership

2022

70.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67% of the housing units in Klamath County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Klamath County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9710
Census Tract 9711
Census Tract 9714

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Klamath County, OR was Census Tract 9710 with a value of $102,639, followed by Census Tract 9711 and Census Tract 9714, with respective values of $80,648 and $73,958.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Klamath County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,219

Median Household Income

± $2,936

28.2k

Number of Households

± 1,245

In 2022, the median household income of the 28.2k households in Klamath County, OR grew to $57,219 from the previous year's value of $50,790.

The following chart displays the households in Klamath County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Klamath County, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (8.22%)
Worked At Home (7.21%)

In 2022, 80.9% of workers in Klamath County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.22%) and those who worked at home (7.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Klamath County, OR have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Klamath County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Klamath County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Klamath County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Klamath County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Klamath County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Klamath County, OR (12.2k out of 68.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Klamath County, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.9% of the children was living in poverty in Klamath County, OR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.5% of the population of Klamath County, OR has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Klamath County, OR see 917 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.67% decrease from the previous year (1004 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1150 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 205 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

917 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Klamath County, OR

Primary care physicians in Klamath County, OR see an average of 917 patients per year. This represents a 8.67% decrease from the previous year (1,004 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Klamath County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.48%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

26.8%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

3.45%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Klamath County, OR grew by 2.69% from 8.26% to 8.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Klamath County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.4 in Klamath County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Klamath County, OR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.5% in Klamath County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Klamath County, OR.