Klickitat County, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Washington
The population of Klickitat County, Washington is 23,082 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Washington. The median household income is $70,400, the median home value is $388,700, and the median age is 47.5.
The population of Klickitat County has grown 18.4% since 2010 (20,375 → 24,124), a +1.21% annualized rate.
23,082
Population
+1.21%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$70,400
Median Income
$388,700
Median Home Value
Klickitat County covers 1,872 sq mi of land at 12.3 people per square mile.
About Klickitat County, WA
Klickitat County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 57.1% of the population. With 23,082 residents, Klickitat County is a county in Washington. It ranks #29 among counties in Washington by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,400 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.6%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $388,700, with typical rent around $1,119.
College attainment is above the local norm at 31.2%, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 16.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Klickitat County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Klickitat County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Klickitat County had a population of 20,375 in 2010 and 24,124 in 2024, a 18.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,124 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.22%.
24,124
Population (2024)
20,375
Population (2010)
24,124
Peak (2024)
1.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,375 |
| 2011 | 20,691 |
| 2012 | 20,640 |
| 2013 | 20,873 |
| 2014 | 20,863 |
| 2015 | 21,009 |
| 2016 | 21,295 |
| 2017 | 21,757 |
| 2018 | 22,095 |
| 2019 | 22,433 |
| 2020 | 22,820 |
| 2021 | 23,177 |
| 2022 | 23,248 |
| 2023 | 23,688 |
| 2024 | 24,124 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
47.5
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
24.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.0% · Seniors (65+): 24.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,400$-24,552 vs state |
| Mean household income | $96,485 |
| Per-capita income | $42,193 |
| Poverty rate | 8.6%+2.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Klickitat County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.
How residents commute
2.6%
Drive alone
5.7%
Carpool
66.1%
Public transit
16.0%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$388,700$-131,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,119
Median rent
75.5%
Homeownership rate
10,722
Total housing units
91.2%
Occupied
8.8%
Vacant
24.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
94.6%
With broadband internet
57.1%
Foreign-born
10.8%
Veterans (18+)
16.2%
With a disability
86.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.9%
High School+
31.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Klickitat County, Washington has a population of 23,082 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Washington. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Klickitat County has grown 18.4% since 2010 (20,375 → 24,124), a +1.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Klickitat County, Washington is $70,400, with mean (average) household income of $96,485 and per-capita income of $42,193. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Klickitat County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Klickitat County, Washington is 47.5 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Klickitat County is $388,700 and median monthly rent is $1,119. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,722 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Klickitat County, Washington is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Seattle is among the largest cities associated with Klickitat County, Washington, with a population of 741,440.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.