Harney County Demographics
A map of Harney County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,435 | 85.9% |
Hispanic | 394 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 385 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 240 | 3.2% |
Asian | 36 | 0.5% |
Black | 5 | 0.1% |
Harney County, Oregon had a population of 7,495 in 2020. It was 85.9% White, 0.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harney County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Harney County is the 31st most populous county of the 36 counties in Oregon.
Harney County's White Population
6,435 residents of Harney County identify as White, or 85.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Harney County larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #7 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is more White than neighboring Malheur County (60.1% White), Lake County (79.8% White), Crook County (84.4% White), and Humboldt County (63.8% White). Harney County is less White than neighboring Grant County (88.9% White).
Harney County's Black Population
5 residents of Harney County identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harney County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is less Black than neighboring Malheur County (1.4% Black), Lake County (0.6% Black), Crook County (0.3% Black), and Humboldt County (0.8% Black).
Harney County's Asian Population
36 residents of Harney County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harney County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is more Asian than neighboring Grant County (0.3% Asian). Harney County is less Asian than neighboring Malheur County (1.2% Asian), Lake County (0.6% Asian), and Humboldt County (0.9% Asian).
Harney County's Hispanic Population
394 residents of Harney County identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harney County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is more Hispanic than neighboring Grant County (3.9% Hispanic). Harney County is less Hispanic than neighboring Malheur County (32.7% Hispanic), Lake County (9.8% Hispanic), Crook County (7.3% Hispanic), and Humboldt County (26.1% Hispanic).
Harney County's Native American/Other Population
240 residents of Harney County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harney County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malheur County (1.4% Native American/Other), Grant County (1.2% Native American/Other), Lake County (2% Native American/Other), and Crook County (1.6% Native American/Other). Harney County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Humboldt County (4.6% Native American/Other).
Harney County's Multiracial Population
385 residents of Harney County identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harney County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Harney County is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harney County is more Multiracial than neighboring Malheur County (3.1% Multiracial), and Humboldt County (3.8% Multiracial). Harney County is less Multiracial than neighboring Grant County (5.5% Multiracial), Lake County (7.1% Multiracial), and Crook County (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.