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Harney County

Oregon · 7,380 residents (2025 est.) · 10,134.438 sq mi
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Harney County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,499
−1%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+15%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,380 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Harney County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(347)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(350)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(439)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(382)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(463)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(750)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(870)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(874)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(1,046)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.2%(1,139)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(611)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(228)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,957 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,321
+106%since 2000
from $16,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+13%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+45%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harney County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(6,823)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(316)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(6,341)
Black1.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(421)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(597)
Diversity Score
34
+29%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−11%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(327)
Spaniard0.8%(57)
Puerto Rican0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.2%(1,291)
Irish11.4%(853)
English11%(822)
American7.2%(538)
Scottish4.6%(345)
Polish3.9%(293)
Norwegian2.9%(221)
French2.8%(212)
Dutch1.6%(123)
Italian1.3%(99)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(65)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.9%(65)
Swedish0.8%(59)
Finnish0.7%(55)
British0.7%(54)
Danish0.7%(52)
Czech0.6%(44)
Swiss0.3%(26)
Austrian0.3%(22)
Greek0.1%(10)
Russian0.1%(4)
Arab0%(1)
Syrian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(911)
Married57.1%(1,844)
Widowed6.6%(214)
Divorced8.1%(260)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(556)
Married54.1%(1,695)
Widowed10.1%(318)
Divorced18%(565)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harney County, Oregon?

Harney County, Oregon has about 7,499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harney County, Oregon?

The typical household in Harney County, Oregon earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harney County, Oregon expensive?

In Harney County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $242,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Harney County, Oregon?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harney County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harney County, Oregon?

About 13.7% of people in Harney County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harney County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Harney County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 439 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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