Harney County, OR

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    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    45.9
    0.218% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.7%
    7.28% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,208
    14.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,239
    3.75% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Harney County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Harney County, OR are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Harney County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Harney County, OR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOregon

    Population & Diversity

    Harney County, OR is home to a population of N/A people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.32% of Harney County, OR residents were born outside of the country (174 people).

    In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.34k people) in Harney County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 328 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 162 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harney County, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.34k ± 95
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      328 ± 118
    3. White (Hispanic)
      162 ± 85
    5.61%
    Hispanic Population
    421 people

    In 2024, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.34k people) in Harney County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 328 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 162 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.61% of the people in Harney County, OR are hispanic (421 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Harney County, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.32%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    174 people
    2.21%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    166 people

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      231 ± 84
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      147 ± 86
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      59 ± 56

    Harney County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Harney County, OR has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 4.64% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Harney County, OR see 1,894 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,894 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1503 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 118 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,894 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harney County, OR

    Primary care physicians in Harney County, OR see an average of 1,894 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,894 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.19%
    Uninsured
    32.9%
    Employer Coverage
    21.4%
    Medicaid
    17.1%
    Medicare
    17.9%
    Non-Group
    4.64%
    Military or VA

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harney County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.33 in Harney County, OR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Harney County, OR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.8% in Harney County, OR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Harney County, OR employs 3.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Harney County, OR were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (486 people), Retail Trade (468 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($250,001), Public Administration ($64,583), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,071).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 382
    3.75%
    1 Year growth
    ± 16.4%

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harney County, OR, are Management Occupations (405 people), Production Occupations (256 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harney County, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 382
    3.75%
    1 Year growth
    ± 16.4%

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harney County, OR, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (486 people), Retail Trade (468 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harney County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Harney County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,791
    Median earning men ± $9,392
    $31,742
    Median earning women ± $5,178

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($101,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,719).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,505).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.87%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 27
      Construction
    2. 16
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 13
      Accommodation and Food Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $22.8k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $13.8k
      Retail Trade
    3. $4.72k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Harney County, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oregon

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    Ron Wyden
    Senator from Oregon3
    Assumed office on February 5, 1996
    Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
    Jeff Merkley
    Senator from Oregon2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Harney County, OR have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harney County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harney County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.204%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    N/A%
    Homeownership
    N/A
    69.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,208
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,057
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    The following chart displays the households in Harney County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Harney County, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.32%)

    In 2024, 72.1% of workers in Harney County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.32%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    14 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Harney County, OR have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.388% of the workforce in Harney County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Harney County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Harney County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harney County, OR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harney County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.204%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harney County, OR (1.01k out of 7.34k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harney County, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Harney County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 230 in Harney County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 156% per 100,000 population.

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