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Klamath County, OR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Klamath County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 70,274
- +0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 28,999
- Median household income
- $58,830
- +26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $280,400
- Jobs located here
- 22,844
- Highest market score
- 71
- Car washes and detailing, #197 of 1,451 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 70,274 people live in Klamath County, in 28,999 households. Population estimates show Klamath County grew 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Klamath County is $58,830 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Klamath County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Klamath County are for car washes and detailers (71), collision repair and body shops (68) and barbershops (64). Klamath County ranks #197 of 1,451 scored counties for car washes and detailers.
Klamath County is part of the Klamath Falls area. For its number of households, Klamath County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (73% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for bakeries and dessert shops (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Klamath County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Klamath County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 71 | #197 of 1,451 | 8 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #248 of 1,327 | 5 | 1.7 | $6.2M | 200 | 8 |
| Barbershops | 64 | #351 of 1,356 | 5 | 1.7 | $5M | 263 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #762 of 2,272 | 34 | 11.7 | $1.7M | 134 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 60 | #374 of 1,334 | 11 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 105 | 5 |
| Gyms | 58 | #605 of 1,792 | 17 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 105 | 8 |
| Property management | 57 | #322 of 910 | 6 | 2.1 | Index only | 137 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #474 of 1,328 | 9 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 57 | #483 of 1,302 | 8 | 2.8 | $4M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #626 of 1,530 | 11 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 112 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 55 | #610 of 1,461 | 12 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 76 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #719 of 1,889 | 14 | 4.8 | $6.8M | 165 | 17 |
| Electricians | 54 | #497 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.1 | $11.6M | 97 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #855 of 2,088 | 33 | 11.4 | $706K | 107 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #999 of 2,358 | 43 | 14.8 | $1.9M | 79 | 23 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,027 of 2,401 | 104 | 35.9 | $296K | 110 | 47 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #750 of 1,611 | 17 | 5.9 | $860K | 86 | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #351 of 777 | 5 | 1.7 | $4.7M | 115 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #657 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.8 | $523K | 77 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,065 of 2,385 | 105 | 36.2 | $236K | 111 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,020 of 2,087 | 32 | 11.0 | $1.4M | 110 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,132 of 2,339 | 63 | 21.7 | $393K | 91 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #891 of 1,769 | 25 | 8.6 | $991K | 113 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,231 of 2,378 | 68 | 23.4 | $452K | 102 | 35 |
| Roofing and gutters | 48 | #631 of 1,177 | 7 | 2.4 | $10M | 118 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 48 | #906 of 1,656 | 19 | 6.6 | $1.7M | 95 | 29 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,154 of 2,176 | 57 | 19.7 | Index only | 147 | 31 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,198 of 2,210 | 45 | 15.5 | $992K | 113 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 47 | #493 of 887 | 11 | 3.8 | Index only | 107 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #782 of 1,493 | 12 | 4.1 | $2.7M | 93 | 24 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #831 of 1,490 | 14 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 96 | 8 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,281 of 2,229 | 75 | 25.9 | Index only | 141 | 53 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,407 of 2,394 | 160 | 55.2 | $201K | 132 | 74 |
| Physical therapy | 42 | #920 of 1,422 | 14 | 4.8 | $2.3M | 96 | 12 |
| House cleaning | 41 | #579 of 847 | 6 | 2.1 | $5.4M | 85 | 12 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,404 of 2,090 | 27 | 9.3 | $3.5M | 70 | 48 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,472 of 2,222 | 40 | 13.8 | $2.4M | 78 | 48 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,487 of 2,200 | 42 | 14.5 | $555K | 63 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,253 of 1,771 | 21 | 7.2 | $1.6M | 92 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | 34 | #1,116 of 1,485 | 13 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 66 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 33 | #1,551 of 1,886 | 34 | 11.7 | $947K | 96 | 25 |
| Grocery stores | 32 | #1,591 of 2,070 | 22 | 7.6 | $7.2M | 77 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,794 of 2,057 | 39 | 13.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 44 |
| Pet stores | 30 | #776 of 974 | 8 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 28 | #2,099 of 2,405 | 310 | 106.9 | $309K | 83 | 132 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,146 of 2,405 | 159 | 54.8 | $601K | 91 | 67 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,864 of 2,063 | 43 | 14.8 | $2.2M | 60 | 17 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 25 | #2,097 of 2,402 | 76 | 26.2 | $2.1M | 61 | 32 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,948 of 2,261 | 40 | 13.8 | $3.9M | 50 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 23 | #1,616 of 1,707 | 26 | 9.0 | $2.7M | 56 | 27 |
| Laundromats | 21 | #696 of 785 | 6 | 2.1 | $7.4M | 59 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $10.9M | 106 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $15.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $32.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Klamath County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $30.8M | $1,061 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $81.1M | $2,795 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $95.6M | $3,298 | 81 |
| Groceries | $157.9M | $5,444 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $24.8M | $854 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.6M | $504 | 87 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.3M | $803 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $32.2M | $1,110 | 86 |
| Pets | $23.3M | $804 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.6M | $1,539 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $57.3M | $1,976 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $69.7M | $2,403 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.6M | $1,124 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $457.5M | $15,777 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Klamath County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 70,274+0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 28,999
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 5,950 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 12
- Median household income
- $58,830+26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,046
- Median home value
- $280,400
- Jobs located here
- 22,844
- Daytime population
- 67,284Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Klamath County, OR growing?
Population estimates put Klamath County at 70,274 people in 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 28,999 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Klamath County, OR spend?
Households in Klamath County spend about $457.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $157.9M on groceries and $95.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Klamath County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Klamath County, OR?
Of the business types scored in Klamath County, car washes and detailers (71), collision repair and body shops (68) and barbershops (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #197 of 1,451 scored counties.
How does Klamath County, OR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Klamath County is $58,830, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $280,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (73% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for bakeries and dessert shops (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Klamath County, each ranked against other counties.
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