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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Harney County

Oregon · 7,060 residents · 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 $22,334. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $37,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,060
−7%vs 2000
vs 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Harney County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,334
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,957 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,990
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,159 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $453 in 2000
US average: $450
70.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
29.7% rent
1.7
−31%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(6,823)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(316)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(920)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(6,684)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(220)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other4.6%(328)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,359)
19
+59%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harney County, Oregon?

Harney County, Oregon has about 7,060 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harney County, Oregon earns about $22,334 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 $37,600, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Harney County, Oregon?

About 14.1% 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 10.6% of people in Harney County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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