County · Oregon
Harney County, Oregon
Harney County, Oregon. Harney County had 7,380 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 41025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,495 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,499
Median household income
$55,208
±$8,057 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$242,100
±$53,727 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$684
±$103 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Harney County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,495 residents in Harney County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,380 for July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,499 over 10,134 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harney County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,499 | 4,254,293 | +232 |
| Households | 3,129±143 | 1,718,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.11 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,732±19 | 1,857,992 | −156 |
Harney County's population since 2000
From 7,609 in 2000 to 7,380 in 2025: down 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harney County?
Harney County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Burns with 2,692 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harney County?
The median resident of Harney County is 45.9 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.7%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harney County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±1.2 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5%±0.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4%±0.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% | 14.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6%±1.3 pts | 71.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±2.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±2.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±2.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±2.9 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3%±3.0 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±2.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harney County earn?
Half of Harney County's 3,129 households earn less than $55,208 a year (±$8,057), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $50,132 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harney County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,208±$8,057 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,287±$9,472 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,321±$3,672 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±3.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±7.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.1%±5.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0%±4.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harney County?
Owners occupy 67.4% of Harney County's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 by its owner (±$53,727). The median renter pays $684 a month including utilities, and 30.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harney County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,100±$53,727 | $477,600 | +$92,817 |
| Median gross rent | $684±$103 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5%±11.4 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448±$264 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4%±5.4 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,732±19 | 1,857,992 | −156 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±2.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3%±5.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.1%±3.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Harney County building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units across Harney County in 2025 (12 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harney County get to work?
72.1% of Harney County's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Harney County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4%±3.3 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 5.4% | −5.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1%±4.9 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±3.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6%±4.2 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.0 min±2.2 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Harney County's census tracts?
Harney County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,062 (Tract 9601.02) to $80,208 (Tract 9601.01).
| Tract 9601.0141025960101 | 2,455±231 | $80,208 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0241025960102 | 3,010±248 | $48,062 |
| Tract 960241025960200 | 2,034±228 | $61,410 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harney County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th of 36 |
| Median household income | 35th of 36 |
| Median home value | 31st of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 36 |
| Median age | 14th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harney County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.