Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath County: county in Oregon, United States
About
Klamath County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,380 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 68,739 inhabitants. Its county seat is Klamath Falls. The county was created 144 years ago in 1881.
County Snapshot
Klamath County at a glance
Klamath County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Oregon counties
36
Open related pagesLargest city
Klamath FallsPopulation 22,002
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Klamath County
| Population | 68,739 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| Area | 15892 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6863,-121.6501 |
| Named for | Klamath people |
| Altitude | 4,383 feet / 1336 meters |
| Capital | Klamath Falls |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:04:45 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Klamath County is located at 42°41'11"N 121°39'0"W (42.6863400, -121.6501300). It has 7 neighbors: Jackson County, Lake County, Douglas County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County, Deschutes County and Lane County.
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The largest city of Klamath County is Klamath Falls with a population of 22,002. Other cities include, Altamont population 19,257, Merrill population 859, Malin population 837 and Chiloquin population 755. See all Klamath County cities & populated places.
Klamath County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Klamath County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls | 22,002 | City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States |
| Altamont | 19,257 | City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States |
| Merrill | 859 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Malin | 837 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Chiloquin | 755 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Bonanza | 432 | City in Oregon, USA |
Weather
A chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Klamath County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Klamath County increased by 3.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,380 | - | census |
| 2011 | 66,308 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,909 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,682 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,280 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,670 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,198 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,810 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 67,687 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,238 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 68,739 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Oregon Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 815,637 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Portland | 656,751 | The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 603,514 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Clackamas County | 421,596 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Lane County | 382,986 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Marion County | 349,204 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Jackson County | 221,844 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Deschutes County | 201,769 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Salem | 175,891 | The capital of Oregon. |
| Eugene | 173,236 | The second most populous city in Oregon. |
| Linn County | 131,054 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Terrebonne | 117,664 | Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon |
| Douglas County | 111,364 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
| Gresham | 110,031 | The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon. |
| Yamhill County | 107,664 | County in Oregon, United States |