Population 7,499 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harney County
Household size in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Harney County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.16 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.8, Harney County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Harney County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Harney County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oregon counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harney County
Renters in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Harney County is about as common as it is nationally: 32.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Oregon overall (36.7%). Among homeowners, 49.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Harney County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Harney County leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $542 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $573 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $717 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$175 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in Harney County runs $717 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $175 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Harney County has the lowest rents of any Oregon county.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harney County
Bachelor's degrees in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harney County: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Harney County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Oregon counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Harney County have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Oregon. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harney County
| Period | Harney County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Harney County than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harney County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harney County | 2.38 | 49.8 | 7.5% | 32.6% | 15.8% | 1973 | $717 | 18.0% | 91.2% | 4.0% |
| Canyon County | 2.93 | 35.6 | 10.8% | 24.5% | 4.7% | 1995 | $1,454 | 23.6% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
| Ada County | 2.61 | 39.2 | 8.7% | 29.2% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,861 | 44.2% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Blaine County | 2.45 | 46.7 | 9.7% | 26.5% | 23.6% | 1987 | $1,337 | 48.1% | 91.8% | 2.0% |
| Butte County | 2.52 | 41.5 | 8.1% | 22.5% | 19.7% | 1969 | $619 | 17.8% | 89.2% | 4.5% |
| Bonneville County | 3.00 | 34.2 | 9.3% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 1987 | $1,388 | 33.6% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| Jefferson County | 3.27 | 32.7 | 8.9% | 17.0% | 5.2% | 1994 | $1,282 | 28.2% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Teton County | 2.94 | 40.0 | 6.3% | 19.2% | 28.5% | 2000 | $1,448 | 49.3% | 92.6% | 1.0% |
| Teton County | 2.31 | 42.0 | 7.9% | 41.7% | 26.0% | 1988 | $2,172 | 61.5% | 96.9% | 1.0% |
| Hot Springs County | 2.20 | 43.1 | 7.8% | 27.3% | 12.5% | 1974 | $1,081 | 26.5% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Jackson County | 3.48 | 34.8 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 21.1% | 1982 | $480 | 14.0% | 90.3% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harney County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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