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Klickitat, WA

Census-designated place in Klickitat County, Washington.

Population

501

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

534

ZIP codes

0

Klickitat and its ZIP codes

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Klickitat at a glance

  • Klickitat is about 4.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,646, 35% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,400 (70% below Washington) and median rent is $960 a month.

Local data for Klickitat, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Klickitat, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$63,646

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$169,400

Median rent

$960/mo

Homeownership

63.5%

Bachelor's or higher

3.8%

Median age

35.5

Average commute

34.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (59), Scottish Americans (43).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klickitat County. PPP loans are for Klickitat.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,879

7,092 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,242

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$220M

FY 2026, $9,696 per person

Klickitat County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Klickitat, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked15.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Klickitat, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

388

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

30

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 26°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Klickitat, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Klickitat

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LyleCensus-designated place10 mi0.7
Rowena, ORCensus-designated place12 mi1.8
DallesportCensus-designated place12 mi6.7
CentervilleCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
The Dalles, ORCity14 mi6.7
WishramCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Mosier, ORCity14 mi0.5
Chenoweth, ORCensus-designated place14 mi5.6
GlenwoodCensus-designated place16 mi0.9
BingenCity16 mi0.6
GoldendaleCity17 mi3
White SalmonCity17 mi1.5
Biggs Junction, ORCensus-designated place19 mi0.9
Hood River, ORCity19 mi2.6
MaryhillCensus-designated place19 mi2.8
Trout LakeCensus-designated place22 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Klickitat, WA in?
Klickitat is in Klickitat County, Washington.
What is the population of Klickitat, WA?
About 501 people live in Klickitat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Klickitat?
Nearby places include Lyle (10 mi), Rowena, OR (12 mi), Dallesport (12 mi), Centerville (13 mi), The Dalles, OR (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023