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Harper County

Oklahoma · 3,272 residents · 1,038.584 sq mi
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Harper County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,318. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,272
−8%since 2000
from 3,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
−2%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Harper County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,318
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,148
+23%since 2000
from $18,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+56%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,310)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(201)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(487)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(2,375)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(733)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(50)
Diversity Score47.7%(1,562)
Segregation Score1.6%(54)
Diversity Score
48
+249%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
2
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Harper County to nearby counties

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Home value$87,600+5%
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HARPER COUNTY VS
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Home value$169,000+102%
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HARPER COUNTY VS
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Income$54,545+23%
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HARPER COUNTY VS
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Home value$119,100+42%
Population3,613+14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper County, Oklahoma?

Harper County, Oklahoma has about 3,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harper County, Oklahoma earns about $44,318 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Harper County, Oklahoma?

About 19.5% 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 19.3% 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 791 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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