Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

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2023 Population

117,282

0.463% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

17.8%

0.279% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,621

4.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$243,900

11.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

42,584

0.0823% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR had a population of 117k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $56,621. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew from 116,741 to 117,282, a 0.463% increase and its median household income grew from $54,061 to $56,621, a 4.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.54%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.79%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.99%).

11.8% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Oregon Institute of Technology (700 degrees awarded in 2023), Klamath Community College (696 degrees), and Treasure Valley Community College (356 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $243,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR borders Douglas County PUMA, OR, Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR, Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA, Ada (North), Payette, Canyon (North), Gem & Washington Counties--Eagle City PUMA, ID, Canyon (South) & Owyhee Counties--Caldwell & Nampa (South & West) Cities PUMA, ID, Washoe County (North)--Sparks City PUMA, NV, Rural Nevada PUMA, NV, Crook & Jefferson & Deschutes (Outside Bend) Counties--Redmond & Prineville Cities PUMA, OR, Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR, Umatilla (East & South), Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, and Umatilla (Northwest) & Grant Counties, Columbia Gorge & Columbia Basin PUMA, OR.

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Population & Diversity

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is home to a population of 117k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.37% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (6.29k people).

In 2023, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85k people) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.67k White (Hispanic) and 6.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Spanish (11,437 households), Other Native Languages of North America (235 households), and German (168 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,586

Women

48.2%

60,727

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 117,313 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
85k ± 560
White (Hispanic)
7.67k ± 855
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.8k ± 1.03k

18.1%

Hispanic Population

21.3k people

18.1% of the people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (21.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,539 ± 1,622 people
Canada
216 ± 360 people
China
169 ± 319 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,539 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 216 and China with 169.

Foreign-Born Population

5.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.29k people

5.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.81k people

As of 2023, 5.37% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents (6.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 5.83%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,437 households (10.3%)
Other Native Languages of North America
235 households (0.212%)
German
168 households (0.152%)

11.8% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,046 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,904 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,218 ± 242

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR employs 42.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were Elementary & secondary schools (3,265 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,504 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,097 people), and the highest paying industries were Motion pictures & video industries ($221,550), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($115,619), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($108,962).

Males in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,749. The income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,662

Women

46.2%

22,922

Men

53.8%

The workforce of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2023 was 42,584 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

42.6k

2023 Value

0.0823%

1 Year growth

± 0.0823%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.0823%, from 42.5k employees to 42.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,369 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,236 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.6k

2023 Value

0.0823%

1 Year growth

± 0.0823%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 0.0823%, from 42.5k employees to 42.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,265 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,504 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,097 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,680

Median earning men ± $1,918

$33,169

Median earning women ± $1,602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,050), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,285), and Construction ($54,754).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,271), Wholesale Trade ($50,139), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,299).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% 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 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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

Voting results are not available for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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 2023, universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,752 degrees. The student population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,748 male students and 4,422 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (1,164 and 67.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (294 and 17%), Unknown (80 and 4.62%), and Two or More Races (70 and 4.04%).

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Institute of Technology (700 and 40%), Klamath Community College (696 and 39.7%), and Treasure Valley Community College (356 and 20.3%).

The most popular majors in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 8.28%), Welding Technology (97 and 5.54%), and Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (87 and 4.97%).

The median tuition cost in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR for a public four year colleges is $10,492 for in-state students and $33,397 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.44%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,170 (45.9% men and 54.1% 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 2023 there were 8,170 students enrolled in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,085 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radiographer
50 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
81 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Radiographer with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon Institute of Technology
700 degrees awarded
Klamath Community College
696 degrees awarded
Treasure Valley Community College
356 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Institute of Technology with 700 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 841 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.923 times less than the 911 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,164 degrees mean that there were 3.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 294 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 ($10,492) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,195) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,482) 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

Measure

In 2023, 0.855% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.9k), Some college (23.9k), and Secondary Education (14.3k).

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, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $243,900 in 2023, which is 0.804 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $219,000 to $243,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is 66.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$243,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,314

$30,403

Median Property Taxes

±$1,214

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, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, 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, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2023

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.9% of the housing units in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$56,621

Median Household Income

± $2,084

45.4k

Number of Households

± 1,542

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.4k households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew to $56,621 from the previous year's value of $54,061.

The following chart displays the households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, 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

0.437

2023 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

0.429

2022 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

In 2023, the income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.91% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (8.83%)
Carpooled (7.67%)

In 2023, 77.7% of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.83%) and those who carpooled to work (7.67%).

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

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, 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, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (19.9k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, 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.

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

92.3% of the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.081% decrease from the previous year (1,234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 222 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,233 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,233 patients per year. This represents a 0.081% decrease from the previous year (1,234 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% 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

7.72%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR declined by 12.4% from 8.81% to 7.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.