Total Population
2,699
Population
Growth Rate
-0.38%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
31.700
Burns, Oregon commonly referred to as the gateway to the Steens Mountains, became a town in 1891 and is the county seat of Harney County. Burns offers the visitor breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities of hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and backpacking with easy access to the Steens Mountains and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge just 30 miles south of the City on US 205. The 185,000 acres provides a Mecca for bird watchers as it is the habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds.
A visit to downtown Burns provides opportunity for visitors to meet the friendly people of this western town, and view collections of arrowheads, art galleries and stores. A visit to the Harney County Historical Museum is necessary and provides a history of the old west in Burns and Harney County, with historical photos, ranching memorabilia and full room restorations of the old western kitchen.
Households
1,250
Total Housing Units
1,496
Owner Occupied
879
Renter Occupied
371
Vacant
246
Median Home Value
$88,007
Average Home Value
$178,702
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.23%
Per Capita Income
1.88%
Median Household
$38,755 $41,585
Average Household
$56,571 $61,759
Per Capita
$26,305 $28,878
Total Businesses
227
Total Employed
1,376
Workers 16+
904
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
49
Employed
310
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
22
Employed
192
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
26
Employed
186
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
22
Employed
124
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
113
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
26
Employed
104
Some
High School
177
Graduated
High School
489
Associates
Degree
178
Bachelor's
Degree
199
Graduate
Degree
54
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
869
Non-Resident Commuters
35
Drive Alone
725
Carpooled
19
Public
0
Work At Home
88