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Klickitat County, Washington had an estimated 24,124 residents on July 1, 2024, up 6.1 percent since the 2020 census base of 22,735, across 1,871 square miles. County output reached $2.33 bn in 2024, 585 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 40 7(a) approvals worth $8.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Klickitat County
How many people live in Klickitat County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202423,411
- Households9,872
- Average household size2.37
- Median household income$71,042
- Median age46.8
- Median gross rent$1,105 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$425,300
- Home value to household income6.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher31.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree14.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over17,714
- Population under 184,250
- Share under 1818.2 percent
- Population 65 and over5,878
- Share 65 and over25.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6413,283
- Civilian labor force10,298
- Unemployment rate5.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over53.7 percent
- Rank by population among Washington counties29th of 39
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1715th of 3,222
Klickitat County is the 29th largest of 39 Washington counties by population. A median home costs 6.0 times median household income, which is severely unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 25.1 percent against 18.2 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Klickitat County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202424,124
- Census 2020 base population22,735
- Population change since the 2020 census base6.11 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024436
- Births, 2024209
- Deaths, 2024234
- Natural change, 2024-25
- Net domestic migration, 2024248
- Net international migration, 2024214
- Total net migration, 2024462
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,047
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents395th of 3,144
The county has grown 6.11 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Klickitat County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving838
- People arriving, from those returns1,433
- Tax returns filed by households leaving686
- Net household movement152
- Adjusted gross income arriving$116.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$58.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$139,484
- Average income of a leaving household$85,345
- Largest single originClark County (76 households)
- Largest single destinationWasco County (75 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 76 | 137 | $7.2 m |
| Multnomah County | 74 | 121 | $13.1 m |
| Hood River County | 72 | 125 | $7.1 m |
| Wasco County | 59 | 118 | $4.3 m |
| King County | 34 | 54 | $7.9 m |
| Skamania County | 33 | 51 | $1.4 m |
| Yakima County | 31 | 60 | $1.6 m |
| Clackamas County | 21 | 37 | $2.7 m |
Households arriving report $54,139 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Clark County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Klickitat County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.33 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.19 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.4 percent
- GDP change over five years56.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Washington areas BEA publishes26th of 39
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1161st of 3,127
- GDP per resident$99,488
Output grew 6.4 percent in the latest year and 56.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Klickitat County
- Covered employment, annual average7,194
- Establishments reporting819
- Average annual pay$64,979
- Average weekly wage$1,250
- Manufacturing, employment1,058
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$82,653
- Retail trade, employment444
- Retail trade, average annual pay$36,193
- Health care and social assistance, employment393
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$55,466
- Accommodation and food services, employment375
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$24,439
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment373
- Other services, except public administration, employment370
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,058 | 46 | $82,653 |
| Retail trade | 444 | 52 | $36,193 |
| Health care and social assistance | 393 | 39 | $55,466 |
| Accommodation and food services | 375 | 59 | $24,439 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 373 | 40 | $61,043 |
| Other services, except public administration | 370 | 47 | $76,922 |
| Construction | 246 | 108 | $50,450 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 135 | 22 | $70,060 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,058 jobs, 14.7 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Klickitat County?
- Establishments, all industries585
- Employment at those establishments4,247
- Annual payroll$233.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents25.0
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Klickitat County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202479
- Declared construction value permitted$22.3 m
- Single family units authorized77
- Multifamily units authorized2
- Multifamily share of units2.5 percent
- Average declared value per unit$282,067
- Units authorized per 1,000 households8.0
Single-family homes are 97.5 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Klickitat County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded40
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$8.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$215,155
- Median 7(a) approval$40,000
- 10th percentile approval$11,800
- 90th percentile approval$624,870
- Largest single approval$1,600,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)148
- Jobs per approval3.7
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active12
- Distinct industries receiving approvals25
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer10.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms4
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter35
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countWineries (6)
- Most active lenderColumbia Bank (17)
- 504 approvals recorded6
- 504 gross approval dollars$4.7 m
- Average 504 approval$786,333
- Median 504 approval$752,500
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval7.7
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved9.7
- Most active CDCEvergreen Business Capital (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$13.3 m
The average approval of $215,155 sits well above the median of $40,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 10.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Klickitat County
Do SBA loans in Klickitat County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded9
- Paid in full9
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full9
- Status: Exempt from disclosure23
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 9 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Klickitat County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending11
- Goldendale, approvals18
- White Salmon, approvals12
- Dallesport, approvals2
- Cook, approvals1
- Prosser, approvals1
- Glenwood, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Goldendale | 18 | $3,870,500 |
| White Salmon | 12 | $1,685,000 |
| Dallesport | 2 | $1,390,700 |
| Cook | 1 | $1,175,000 |
| Prosser | 1 | $200,000 |
| Glenwood | 1 | $100,000 |
| Lyle | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wahkiacus | 1 | $50,000 |
| 3 other borrower cities | 3 | $85,000 |
Goldendale accounts for 18 approvals against 12 in White Salmon. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Klickitat County?
- Land area1,871 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Washington counties16th of 39
- Width, east to west84.3 mi
- Height, north to south28.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land13
- Establishments per square mile0.31
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Klickitat County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Klickitat County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 530099
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Klickitat County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Klickitat County (community 530099), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Klickitat County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202423,411
- Households9,872
- Average household size2.37
- Median household income$71,042
- Median age46.8
Common questions
Klickitat County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Klickitat County, Washington?
The Census Bureau estimates 24,124 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 23,411, in 9,872 households, ranking 29th of 39 Washington counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Klickitat County's population growing?
The population has grown 6.11 percent since the 2020 census base of 22,735, to 24,124 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 209 births against 234 deaths, with net migration of 462. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Klickitat County?
$71,042. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,300, which is 6.0 times income, and median gross rent is $1,105 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Klickitat County?
585 establishments, employing 4,247 people with an annual payroll of $233.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Klickitat County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,058 jobs, 14.7 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 7,194 jobs at an average annual pay of $64,979, or $1,250 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Klickitat County?
40 7(a) approvals totaling $8.6 m since FY2020, across 12 lenders, with a median approval of $40,000, plus 6 504 approvals worth $4.7 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Klickitat County?
79 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $22.3 m. Multifamily was 2.5 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Klickitat County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Klickitat County come from?
The largest single origin is Clark County, with 76 households. Arriving households report an average income of $139,484 against $85,345 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Klickitat County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Klickitat County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Klickitat County
Cities and places in Klickitat.
13 Census places lie wholly or partly in Klickitat County. All 13 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldendale | city | 3,483 | 18 | Wholly in this county |
| White Salmon | city | 2,548 | 12 | Wholly in this county |
| Dallesport | CDP | 1,603 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Trout Lake | CDP | 720 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Bingen | city | 652 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Klickitat | CDP | 501 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wishram | CDP | 411 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Lyle | CDP | 218 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Roosevelt | CDP | 200 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Glenwood | CDP | 190 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Centerville | CDP | 75 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bickleton | CDP | 72 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Maryhill | CDP | 23 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 3 of the county's 40 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Klickitat County, the largest being Cook (1), Prosser (1), Wahkiacus (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.