Klickitat County, Washington
Klickitat County: county in the state of Washington, United States
About
Klickitat County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,318 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,697 inhabitants. Its county seat is Goldendale. The county was created 167 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Klickitat County at a glance
Klickitat County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Washington counties
39
Open related pagesLargest city
GoldendalePopulation 3,669
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Klickitat County
| Population | 22,697 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| Area | 4932 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.8738,-120.7893 |
| Named for | Klickitat |
| Altitude | 1,893 feet / 577 meters |
| Capital | Goldendale |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 13:23:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Klickitat County is located at 45°52'26"N 120°47'21"W (45.8737800, -120.7892600). It has 7 neighbors: Morrow County, Sherman County, Gilliam County, Hood River County, Wasco County, Skamania County and Yakima County.
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The largest city of Klickitat County is Goldendale with a population of 3,669. Other cities include, White Salmon population 2,723 and Bingen population 748. See all Klickitat County cities & populated places.
Klickitat County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Klickitat County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Goldendale | 3,669 | City in Washington state |
| White Salmon | 2,723 | City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States |
| Dallesport | 1,202 | Census designated place |
| Bingen | 748 | City in Washington, United States |
Official website of Klickitat County
Official Website- Goldendale
Demographics
The population of Klickitat County increased by 10.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,318 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,689 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,638 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,871 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,863 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,005 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,286 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,751 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,136 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,425 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,697 | 1.2% | estimation process |
People born in Klickitat County (1)
American politician Leon Curtiss was born in Klickitat County
Washington Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 2,274,315 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Pierce County | 913,890 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Snohomish County | 830,393 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Seattle | 769,714 | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. |
| Spokane County | 528,225 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Clark County | 496,865 | County in Washington, United States |
| Thurston County | 294,074 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Kitsap County | 272,787 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Yakima County | 251,879 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Whatcom County | 231,016 | County in the state of Washington, United States |
| Spokane | 222,050 | The second most populous city in Washington. |
| Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Benton County | 206,426 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Vancouver | 186,192 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Bellevue | 148,073 | The most populous city in Washington. |
| Skagit County | 130,789 | County in the state of Washington, United States |