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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harmon County

Oklahoma · 3,283 residents · 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 $22,365. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 29.7% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,283
−13%since 1990
from 3,793 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harmon County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,365
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,880 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,464
+72%since 1990
from $7,817 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$274
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $176 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.3
−17%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(2,880)
Black7.6%(288)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(640)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,531)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,161)
Black9.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(748)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score60.8%(1,995)
61
−9%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

Harmon County, Oklahoma has about 3,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harmon County, Oklahoma earns about $22,365 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 $29,700, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% 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 29.7% 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 510 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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