Harney County Population

1890–2026

7,337

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Harney County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,337-430.58%
20257,380-430.58%
20247,423-350.47%
20237,458-821.09%
20227,540-640.84%
20217,604+971.29%
20207,507+1321.79%
20197,375+971.33%
20187,278+80.11%
20177,270+180.25%

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Harney County Demographics

45.9median age

Median age

Female45.8 yrs
Male46 yrs

Adults

6,110
1,978 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults4,132 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 3,710Male 50.5% · 3,789

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 75 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Harney County Income

$55,208median household income

Median household income

$55,208

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,696

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Harney County Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%56%53%
Never married23%28%18%
Divorced13%8%18%
Widowed8%7%10%
Separated1%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201