CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harney County

Oregon · 7,609 residents · 10,134.438 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Harney County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,957. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,609
+8%since 1990
from 7,060 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+12%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Harney County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,957
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,334 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,159
+47%since 1990
from $10,990 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.5
+46%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harney County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(6,684)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(220)
Asian0.7%(46)
Diversity Score19.3%(1,359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(6,823)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(316)
Asian0.5%(39)
Diversity Score12.1%(920)
12
−37%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Harney County

Head to head

Compare Harney County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Harney County, Oregon?

Harney County, Oregon has about 7,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harney County, Oregon earns about $30,957 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Harney County, Oregon?

About 11.9% 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 11.8% 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 549 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →