Harney, OR County is a rural area located in the eastern part of Oregon State. It is home to 7,454 people, giving it an incredibly low population density of just 1 person per square mile. In comparison, the entire United States has a population density of 93 people per square mile. Harney is known for its small-town atmosphere and access to year-round outdoor activities. Popular local businesses include The Condon General Store, Rudy's Dairy Freeze, and the Silver Spur Saloon. For outdoor fun, visitors and locals alike can enjoy fishing on Malheur Lake or horseback riding on nearby trails. If you’re looking for sporting events, then be sure to check out the annual Cross Country Rodeo at the fairgrounds in Burns!
The population in Harney County is 7,454. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harney County is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harney County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harney County
- 55.5% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Harney County
- 86.8% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 3.1% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander