Demographics
Located in the south central region of Oregon and bordering northern California, Klamath Falls sits on the southern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake, nestled in the Klamath Basin on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Klamath Falls enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine each year.
The City of Klamath Falls, seat of Klamath County, has a population of approximately 19,000 within the City limits, with an additional 25,000+ population in the surrounding urban growth boundary.
Steeped in history, the area offers an outstanding array of natural and cultural wonders. Just sixty miles south of Crater Lake, and seventy miles north of Mt. Shasta, south central Oregon is unsurpassed for beauty and diversity of activities. From class 4 white water rafting on the Klamath River, to the Ross Ragland Theatre, to spelunking in the Lava Beds National Park, to the largest northern US population of wintering Bald Eagles, to the greatest concentration of fall waterfowl on the west coast, the region boasts landscapes, climates, and activities for you and your family that are dramatically varied.
***The above information was provided by the City of Klamath Falls...............
Weather in Klamath Falls
Total Population: 19,462
Race
White 17,253 92.2 %
Black or African American 300 1.6 %
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,244 6.6 %
Asian 374 2.0 %
Hispanic or Latino(of any race) 1,814 9.3 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Islander 55 0.3 %
Some other race 1,011 5.4
Total housing units 8,722 100.0 %
Occupied housing units 7,916 90.8 %
Vacant housing units 806 9.2 %
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 51 0.6 %
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 3.5
Rental vacancy rate (percent) 9
Newspapers
Dollar Saver - 1301 Esplanade Ave Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 885-4438
Herald And News - Information And News Room 1301 Esplanade AveKlamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 885-4410
Nickel Want Ad Newspaper - 2051 Radcliffe Ave Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 883-2292
The Oregonian Dealer of Klamath Falls - 2555 Wantland Ave Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 273-2800
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