Harney County

Harney County is home to the communities of Burns and Hines - two charming towns with big personality. Harney County is located in southeastern Oregon and is the largest county in the State of Oregon.  The County has a diverse landscape with forests, sagebrush, lakes, streams, deserts and mountains. Harney County is open for business, travel, exploration, outdoor adventure, and recreation.

Living in this area has many unique features and opportunities.  Harney County is termed the "high-desert" because of its elevation (Burns is at 4,147 feet), and hence the types of vegetation and landforms that present themselves in some areas are desert like.  But the landscape and climate varies greatly in this area. There are forested, pine tree covered areas in the northern portion of the County with the Ochoco and Malheur National Forests. There are large sagebrush covered rolling hills and meadows in the bottom lands.  Many lakes, streams, and the Alvord Desert are in the southeastern corner of the County. A large wetland area known as the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Steens Mountain and other mountain ranges in the southern end that all add up to the tremendous and extraordinary variety of landscapes that are found here.  These features add to the quality of life that appeals to a wide range of individuals. The variety of landscapes also produces innumerable recreational opportunities. Other aspects that contribute to a positive and healthy lifestyle are the outstanding educational opportunities that are available through elementary, secondary and branch campuses of nearby institutions of higher education.

Burns is the largest community in Harney County.

 

 

 

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Harney County7,6097,4227,5267,483

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4403356344
5-9447380381
10-14458418409
15-19532387401
20-24319359318
25-29351421347
30-34398354410
35-39388398362
40-44398459415
45-49534387476
50-54614419395
55-59608550435
60-64570628551
65-69462627614
70-74340559584
75-79268384482
80-84164234317
85+168206242
18+5,7586,1256,092
Median Age454849

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Harney County2023
Total7,526.00
White Alone87.10
Black Alone0.11
American Indian Alone3.35
Asian Alone0.50
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race1.59
Two or More Races7.35
Hispanic Origin5.61
Diversity Index31.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Harney County2023 - 2028
Population-0.11%
Households0.16%
Families0.07%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households3,0363,2053,2163,242
Housing Units3,5333,8353,7063,705
Owner Occupied Units2,4082,443
Renter Occupied Units808799
Vacant Units490463

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Harney County20232028
Median Home Value$214,655$228,676
Average Home Value$288,517$304,912
<$50,000231226
$50,000 - $99,999297289
$100,000 - $149,999343334
$150,000 - $199,999282275
$200,000 - $249,999174170
$250,000 - $299,999222215
$300,000 - $399,999312306
$400,000 - $499,999206233
$500,000 - $749,999261297
$1,000,000 +2430

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later138
2000-2009386
1990-1999653
1980-1989282
1970-1979602
1960-1969361
1950-1959376
1940-1949185
1939 or Before723

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Harney County20232028
Median Household$48,978$55,100
Average Household$74,056$84,745
Per Capita$31,676$36,746

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Harney County2023
<$15,000367
$15,000 - $24,999374
$25,000 - $34,999357
$35,000 - $49,999537
$50,000 - $74,999514
$75,000 - $99,999419
$100,000 - $149,999363
$150,000 - $199,999155
$200,000+130

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,997
In-County Residents2,877
Out-of-County Residents92
Drive Alone2,039
Carpooled300
Public Transport4
Work at Home331
Less than 5 minutes329
5-9 minutes1,136
10-14 minutes507
15-19 minutes118
20-24 minutes116
25-29 minutes22
30-34 minutes193
35-39 minutes15
40-44 minutes35
45-59 minutes132
60-89 minutes4
90+ minutes59
Average Travel Time15

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,784
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt166
Mining0
Utilities20
Construction50
Manufacturing76
Wholesale Trade57
  
Retail Trade382
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers78
Furn & Home Furnish Str1
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip38
Food & Beverage Stores118
Health/Pers Care Stores22
Gasoline Stations81
Clothing/Accessory Store2
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music27
General Merchandise Str15
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse41
Information41
  
Finance & Insurance57
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn45
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other12
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing22
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv49
Legal Services5
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt15
Educational Services233
HealthCare/Social Assist289
Arts/Entertainment/Rec29
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs308
Accommodation97
Food Srv/Drinking Places211
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin121
Auto Repair/Maintenance13
Public Administration Emp797

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Harney County2023
Some High School357
Graduated High School1,648
Associates Degree489
Bachelor's Degree521
Graduate Degree398

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses422
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus33
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus17
Manufacturing Bus14
Wholesale Trade Bus15
  
Retail Trade Bus48
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus7
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus3
Food & Beverage Stores Bus9
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus5
Gasoline Stations Bus7
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus1
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus10
General Merchandise Str Bus5
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus12
Information Bus6
  
Finance & Insurance Bus12
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus7
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus5
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus11
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus13
Legal Services Bus2
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus4
Educational Services Bus20
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus32
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus13
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus42
Accommodation Bus19
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus23
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus41
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus4
Public Administration Bus62

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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