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Harper

Oregon · 113 residents · 7.003 sq mi
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Harper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 22 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−16%since 2019
from 135 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 19 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+21%since 2019
from 30.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
69110151192233201020202024Harper
2024219
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,537
+18%since 2019
from $25,090 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $460 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score9%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score9.2%(10)
Diversity Score
9
+2%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−12%since 2019
from 31.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
53.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Oregon?

Harper, Oregon has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Oregon?

The typical household in Harper, Oregon earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper, Oregon expensive?

In Harper, Oregon, the median home is worth about $171,900, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Oregon?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harper, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper, Oregon?

About 7.7% of people in Harper, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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