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Harney County

Oregon · 7,495 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 $43,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $140,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,495
−1%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+13%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Harney County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,387
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,279
+63%since 2000
from $16,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(6,435)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(394)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other7.8%(583)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,302)
Segregation Score12.2%(916)
Diversity Score
31
+154%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harney County, Oregon?

Harney County, Oregon has about 7,495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harney County, Oregon earns about $43,387 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 $140,300, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Harney County, Oregon?

About 16.5% 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 8.6% 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 435 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
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