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Harmon County

Oklahoma · 2,327 residents (2025 est.) · 537.258 sq mi
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Harmon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 877 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,700. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,406
−27%since 2000
from 3,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,327 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harmon County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(129)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(141)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(183)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(182)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(119)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(269)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(272)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(275)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(320)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.1%(339)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(107)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,193
+117%since 2000
from $13,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+12%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+23%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harmon County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,161)
Black9.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(748)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(1,264)
Black8.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(773)
Asian1%(25)
Other5.4%(129)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2009
from 71 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23%(553)
Uruguayan1.8%(43)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.8%(20)
Filipino0.2%(5)
Ancestry
American6.9%(165)
Irish5.4%(131)
English4.9%(118)
German3.8%(91)
Scottish2.5%(60)
Ethiopian1.7%(41)
Italian1.5%(36)
Swedish0.5%(13)
Dutch0.2%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
French0.2%(4)
Swiss0.1%(2)
Welsh0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(271)
Married59.4%(565)
Widowed3.4%(32)
Divorced8.7%(83)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(235)
Married48.9%(490)
Widowed12.4%(124)
Divorced15.3%(153)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

Harmon County, Oklahoma has about 2,406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Harmon County, Oklahoma earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harmon County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Harmon County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harmon County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

About 22.7% of people in Harmon County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harmon County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Harmon County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,387 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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