Harney County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,499 | — | #2,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,208 | -26.5% | #2,466 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.9 years | +18.0% | #616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,100 | -14.1% | #957 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $684 | -41.2% | #2,814 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.9% | #1,686 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harney County has a population of 7,499, making it the #2,694 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harney County is $55,208, ranking #2,466 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Harney County is $242,100 (-14.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $684/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.4%.
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93.8% of residents in Harney County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Harney County, Oregon
Harney County, Oregon has a total population of 7,499, making it the 2,694th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harney County is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harney County is $55,208, which ranks #2,466 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Harney County is $242,100, 14.1% below the national median. Renters in Harney County pay a median gross rent of $684 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harney County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.4 min.
Harney County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Harney County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.