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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harper County

Oklahoma · 3,562 residents · 1,038.584 sq mi
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Harper County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,705. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $40,800. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

3,562
−12%since 1990
from 4,063 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+11%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Harper County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,705
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,011
+53%since 1990
from $11,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
20.8% rent
1.2
−6%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,971)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(71)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score9.6%(389)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,310)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(201)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score13.7%(487)
14
+43%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper County, Oklahoma?

Harper County, Oklahoma has about 3,562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harper County, Oklahoma earns about $33,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Harper County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Harper County, Oklahoma?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harper County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper County, Oklahoma?

About 10.2% of people in Harper County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harper County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Harper County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 501 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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