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Klickitat County, WA market data
How Klickitat County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,331
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,872
- Median household income
- $71,042
- +27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $425,300
- Jobs located here
- 7,282
- Highest market score
- 94
- Auto repair shops, #6 of 2,378 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Klickitat County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Klickitat County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Klickitat County has an estimated 24,331 people and 9,872 households. Population estimates put the population change in Klickitat County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Klickitat County is $71,042, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Klickitat County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (84).
Of the business types scored in Klickitat County, auto repair shops (94), auto repair and car care businesses (92) and fast food and sandwich shops (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #6 of 2,378 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (85% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (66% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Klickitat County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Klickitat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 94 | #6 of 2,378 | 11 | 11.1 | $1.1M | 248 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 92 | #10 of 2,401 | 18 | 18.2 | $673K | 251 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 89 | #18 of 2,222 | 5 | 5.1 | $7.4M | 243 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 88 | #20 of 2,339 | 10 | 10.1 | $959K | 223 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 87 | #21 of 2,385 | 16 | 16.2 | $599K | 282 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 85 | #26 of 2,088 | 9 | 9.1 | $1.1M | 172 | 3 |
| Pizza | 83 | #54 of 2,090 | 6 | 6.1 | $6.2M | 122 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 83 | #154 of 2,272 | 6 | 6.1 | $3.7M | 292 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 81 | #91 of 2,394 | 36 | 36.5 | $341K | 223 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 79 | #85 of 1,886 | 6 | 6.1 | $2M | 208 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 79 | #95 of 2,200 | 11 | 11.1 | $827K | 94 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #86 of 2,176 | 13 | 13.2 | Index only | 243 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #262 of 2,210 | 9 | 9.1 | $1.9M | 216 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 73 | #140 of 2,229 | 14 | 14.2 | Index only | 285 | 17 |
| Child care and preschools | 72 | #225 of 1,611 | 7 | 7.1 | $879K | 88 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 67 | #447 of 2,405 | 35 | 35.5 | $1.1M | 160 | 21 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #533 of 2,261 | 9 | 9.1 | $6.5M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 66 | #539 of 2,358 | 16 | 16.2 | $1.9M | 81 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #777 of 2,405 | 95 | 96.2 | $391K | 105 | 40 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 56 | #594 of 1,461 | 6 | 6.1 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 49 | #781 of 1,490 | 7 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 73 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 46 | #1,375 of 2,402 | 28 | 28.4 | $2.1M | 61 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,186 of 2,070 | 8 | 8.1 | $7.3M | 78 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,704 of 2,063 | 20 | 20.3 | $1.9M | 50 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $9.3M | 224 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $4.3M | 337 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $6.8M | 282 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 127 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $3M | 121 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $514K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $3.2M | 365 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $3M | 111 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $13.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $13.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $6.3M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $6.3M | Too few | 13 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Klickitat 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 | $12.1M | $1,228 | 128 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.9M | $3,126 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $37.1M | $3,762 | 92 |
| Groceries | $58.2M | $5,891 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.6M | $971 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.2M | $623 | 107 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.3M | $1,040 | 106 |
| Medical and dental services | $12.3M | $1,242 | 96 |
| Pets | $9.1M | $921 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.1M | $1,736 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22M | $2,226 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $27.4M | $2,771 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.6M | $1,273 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $172.6M | $17,482 | 105 |
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 Klickitat County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,331+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 9,872
- Median age
- 46.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,872 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 13
- Median household income
- $71,042+27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $95,802
- Median home value
- $425,300
- Jobs located here
- 7,282
- Daytime population
- 21,778Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Klickitat County?
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Questions
How fast is Klickitat County, WA growing?
Population estimates put Klickitat County at 24,331 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,872 households. Median household income rose 27.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Klickitat County, WA spend?
Households in Klickitat County spend about $172.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $58.2M on groceries and $37.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Klickitat County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (84).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Klickitat County, WA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Klickitat County are for auto repair shops (94), auto repair and car care businesses (92) and fast food and sandwich shops (89). Klickitat County ranks #6 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Klickitat County, WA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Klickitat County is $71,042 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $425,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Klickitat County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (85% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (66% 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. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Klickitat County, each ranked against other counties.
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