Klamath Falls is a city located in Klamath County Oregon. Klamath Falls has a 2024 population of 21,911. It is also the county seat of Klamath County. Klamath Falls is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,819 in 2020.
The average household income in Klamath Falls is $68,674 with a poverty rate of 22.08%. The median age in Klamath Falls is 35.1 years: 33.3 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Klamath Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,800 | 81.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,375 | 10.89% |
| Native American | 637 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 536 | 2.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.64% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,885 | 2.37 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 4,113 | 1.31 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Married | 3,160 | 3.32 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 1,215 | 3.11 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 397 | 3.47 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,146 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,279 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,786 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,389 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 4,275 | 29.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 593 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 3,814 | 26.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,390 | 10,119 | 2,475 |
| Hispanic | 1,596 | 1,205 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 1,167 | 1,053 | 406 |
| Other Race | 393 | 229 | 69 |
| Native American | 357 | 344 | 65 |
| Black | 114 | 112 | 69 |
| Asian | 87 | 69 | 13 |
| Islander | 37 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,550 | $81,875 | $48,204 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,532 | $54,684 | $56,197 |
| High School Graduate | $27,275 | $35,000 | $23,681 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,048 | $26,006 | $20,972 |
| Overall | $36,576 | $42,018 | $32,224 |
| Some College | $29,862 | $37,604 | $27,703 |
$36,576
Average Earnings
$42,018
Average Male
$32,224
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.57% of Klamath Falls residents speak only English, while 10.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,594 | 3,262 | 20.92% |
| Hispanic | 3,355 | 871 | 25.96% |
| Multiple | 2,338 | 394 | 16.85% |
| Native | 606 | 358 | 59.08% |
| Islander | 170 | 133 | 78.24% |
| Other | 527 | 132 | 25.05% |
| Black | 121 | 36 | 29.75% |
| Asian | 120 | 25 | 20.83% |
22.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.56%
Male Poverty Rate
20.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Klamath Falls is Islander, with 78.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Klamath Falls is Multiple, with 16.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.16% |
| High School | 23.84% |
| Some College | 22.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.37% |
| Female Employed | 13.65% |
| Male Employed | 10.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,558 | $84,453 |
| Households | $46,695 | $68,674 |
| Married Families | $75,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,869 | $45,979 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,697
Number of Veterans
1,488
Male Veterans
209
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 578 |
| Vietnam | 547 |
| First Gulf War | 368 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 419 |
| 35 to 54 | 370 |
| 75+ | 306 |
| 18 to 34 | 305 |
| 55 to 64 | 297 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,479 | 10.55% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 4.83% |
| Native American | 37 | 9.27% |
| Other Race | 25 | 5.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.71%
Born in Klamath Falls
95.26%
Native Born
4.74%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
95.26% of Klamath Falls residents were born in the United States, with 46.71% having been born in Oregon. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,026 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 22,003 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 21,980 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 21,957 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 21,934 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 21,911 | 23 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 21,888 | -78 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 21,966 | -44 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 22,010 | 191 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 21,819 | -83 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 21,902 | 161 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 21,741 | 369 | 1.73% |
| 2017 | 21,372 | 182 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 21,190 | 174 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 21,016 | 107 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 20,909 | -108 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 21,017 | -120 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 21,137 | 53 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 21,084 | 25 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 21,059 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,462 | 1,725 | 9.73% |
| 1990 | 17,737 | 1,076 | 6.46% |
| 1980 | 16,661 | 886 | 5.62% |
| 1970 | 15,775 | -1,174 | -6.93% |
| 1960 | 16,949 | 1,074 | 6.77% |
| 1950 | 15,875 | -622 | -3.77% |
| 1940 | 16,497 | 404 | 2.51% |
| 1930 | 16,093 | 11,292 | 235.2% |
| 1920 | 4,801 | 2,043 | 74.08% |
| 1910 | 2,758 | 2,358 | 589.5% |
| 1900 | 400 | 36 | 9.89% |
| 1890 | 364 | 114 | 45.6% |
| 1880 | 250 | -21,776 | -98.86% |