Harney County Summary

Life in Harney County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harney County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harney County:

  • The population in Harney County is 7,496.

  • The median home value in Harney County is $201,759.

  • The median income in Harney County is $45,462.

  • The median rent in Harney County is $665.

  • The unemployment rate in Harney County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Harney County is 12.1%.

  • The average high in Harney County is 63.9° and there are 25.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harney County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harney County

Burns, OR Population 2,735

Hines, OR Population 1,608

Crane, OR Population 160

Map Of Harney County

Harney County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Harney County is 63.9°.

  • There are 72.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 25.6 inches of rain each year with 12.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:58 hours of sun each day in Harney County.

StatHarney County
Mean High63.9
Nice Days72.39
Rainfall25.6
Snowfall12.9
Sunny_hours5:58
63.9°
Average High
25.6
Inches of Rain

Harney County Photos

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Source: Wikipedia User Cacophony | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Silvies River At Burns
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Harney County Demographics

Population over time in Harney County

The current population in Harney County is 7,496. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,454 2.0%
2021 7,310 0.6%
2020 7,267 -

Gender in Harney County

  • Harney County is 49.4% female with 3,703 female residents.

  • Harney County is 50.6% male with 3,792 male residents.

Female
49.4% (3,703)
Male
50.6% (3,792)
Gender Harney County OR USA
Female 49.4% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harney County

Harney County is:

  • 85.1% White with 6,381 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 23 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 4 Other residents.

  • 7.9% Two Or More with 594 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.5% Hispanic with 409 Hispanic residents.

White
85.1% (6,381)
African American
0.3% (23)
American Indian
0.9% (71)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.2% (14)
Other
0.1% (4)
Two Or More
7.9% (594)
Hispanic
5.5% (409)

Table: Harney County By Race

Race Harney County OR USA
White 85.1% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.9% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.5% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Harney County, Oregon

  • 5.3% of households in Harney County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Harney County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Harney County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Harney County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Harney County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Harney County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Harney County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Harney County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Harney County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Harney County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (396)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (376)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (732)
$25,000 to $34,999
18.1% (1,355)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.9% (1,188)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (1,208)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (896)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.2% (836)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.6% (270)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (234)
Income Harney County OR USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 18.1% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.2% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harney County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Harney County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Harney County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Harney County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Harney County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Harney County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Harney County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Harney County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harney County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harney County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (224)
9-12th Grade
6% (449)
High School / GED
39% (2,923)
Some College
27% (2,023)
Associate's Degree
11% (824)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (599)
Master's Degree
4% (299)
Professional Degree
1% (74)
Doctorate Degree
1% (74)
Education Harney County OR USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 39% 22% 26%
Some College 27% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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