Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

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2024 Population

117,967

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.6%

1.17% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$57,976

2.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$269,900

10.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

42,388

0.46% 1-year decline

About

11.6% 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.

97.1% 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 (725 degrees awarded in 2024), Klamath Community College (654 degrees), and Treasure Valley Community College (354 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was $269,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 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 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, Douglas County PUMA, OR, Jackson County (Outside Medford & Central Point Cities)--Ashland City PUMA, OR, Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) 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 118k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.17% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (6.09k people).

In 2024, there were 9.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.4k people) in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.33k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.16k 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 (11,271 households), German (161 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (156 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,844

Women

48.2%

61,154

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 117,998 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.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.1% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 96.7%, 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)
84.4k ± 538
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
9.33k ± 1.1k
Other (Hispanic)
5.16k ± 939

18.6%

Hispanic Population

21.9k people

18.6% of the people in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are hispanic (21.9k 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
4,355 ± 1,590 people
Canada
219 ± 363 people
Eastern Africa, Not Specified
193 ± 341 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,355 Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 219 and Eastern Africa, Not Specified with 193.

Foreign-Born Population

5.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.09k people

5.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.29k people

As of 2024, 5.17% of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR residents (6.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 5.37%, 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
11,271 households (10.1%)
German
161 households (0.145%)
Other Indo-European Languages
156 households (0.14%)

11.6% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Spanish. 10.1% 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
2,927 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
2,157 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
1,162 ± 233

Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR.

Health

92.8% of the population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 27% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 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% change from the previous year (1,233 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% 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

7.19%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

27%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR declined by 6.76% from 7.72% to 7.19%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR employs 42.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR were Elementary & secondary schools (3,211 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,533 people), and Construction (2,512 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($131,393), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($127,193), and Computer Systems Design ($97,008).

Males in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,607. The income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,012

Women

47.2%

22,376

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2024 was 42,388 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% 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

42.4k

2024 Value

−0.46%

1 Year decline

± −0.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.46%, from 42.6k employees to 42.4k 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 (1,341 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,276 people), and Other managers (1,115 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

42.4k

2024 Value

−0.46%

1 Year decline

± −0.46%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR declined at a rate of −0.46%, from 42.6k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,211 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,533 people), and Construction (2,512 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

$46,764

Median earning men ± $2,425

$34,058

Median earning women ± $1,618

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($69,315), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,148), and Construction ($57,647).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($58,082), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,654), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,256).

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR awarded 1,733 degrees. The student population of Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,940 male students and 4,676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are White (1,123 and 65.3%), Hispanic or Latino (310 and 18%), Unknown (98 and 5.69%), and Two or More Races (75 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon Institute of Technology (725 and 41.8%), Klamath Community College (654 and 37.7%), and Treasure Valley Community College (354 and 20.4%).

The most popular majors in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (115 and 6.64%), Welding Technology (97 and 5.6%), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (94 and 5.42%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,964 for in-state students and $34,900 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,616 (45.7% men and 54.3% 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 2024 there were 8,616 students enrolled in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,231 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
94 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
79 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
58 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 94 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
725 degrees awarded
Klamath Community College
654 degrees awarded
Treasure Valley Community College
354 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon Institute of Technology with 725 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 786 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, which is 0.83 times less than the 947 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,123 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 310 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 ($10,964) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,296) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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 2024, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.906% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.3k), Some college (23.6k), and Secondary Education (13.7k).

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 $269,900 in 2024, which is 0.811 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $243,900 to $269,900, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 17.6 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

$269,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,878

$31,089

Median Property Taxes

±$1,200

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

67.7%

Homeownership

2024

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.7% 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 66.9%.

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.

$57,976

Median Household Income

± $2,465

45.9k

Number of Households

± 1,498

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.9k households in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR grew to $57,976 from the previous year's value of $56,621.

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

0.436

2024 Wage GINI in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR

0.437

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

In 2024, the income inequality in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Worked At Home (8.73%)

In 2024, 76.5% of workers in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who worked at home (8.73%).

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

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% 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

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR (19.8k out of 112k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.