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Harmon County

Oklahoma · 2,922 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 $31,679. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,922
−11%since 2000
from 3,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harmon County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,679
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,677
+31%since 2000
from $13,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,161)
Black9.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(748)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(1,995)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,839)
Black6.7%(197)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(756)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4%(118)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,939)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

Harmon County, Oklahoma has about 2,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harmon County, Oklahoma earns about $31,679 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 $44,400, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Harmon County, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% 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 26.9% 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 871 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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