Total Population
2,730
Population
Growth Rate
0.15%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
35.200
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
1,243
Total Housing Units
1,414
Owner Occupied
896
Renter Occupied
347
Vacant
171
Median Home Value
$141,768
Average Home Value
$243,659
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.48%
Median Household
$40,663 $44,046
Average Household
$64,634 $77,060
Per Capita
$28,530 $33,856
Total Businesses
243
Total Employed
1,643
Workers 16+
1,014
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
49
Employed
481
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
25
Employed
223
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
212
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
23
Employed
135
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
17
Employed
117
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
107
Some
High School
128
Graduated
High School
707
Associates
Degree
168
Bachelor's
Degree
223
Graduate
Degree
116
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,014
Non-Resident Commuters
0
Drive Alone
601
Carpooled
41
Public
0
Work At Home
157