Editing Harney County, Oregon (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 2559
|1900= 2598
|1910= 4059
|1920= 3992
|1930= 5920
|1940= 5374
|1950= 6113
|1960= 6744
|1970= 7215
|1980= 8314
|1990= 7060
|2000= 7609
|2010= 7422
|2020= 7495
|estyear=2024
|estimate=7402
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 15, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=February 25, 2015 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=February 25, 2015 |website=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 27, 1995 |editor-last=Forstall |editor-first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/or190090.txt |access-date=February 25, 2015 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2001 |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226035610/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=February 25, 2015 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF" />
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 7,422 people, 3,205 households, and 2,069 families residing in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US41025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213013036/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US41025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=February 23, 2016 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|0.7|PD/sqmi}}. There were 3,835 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US41025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213190131/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US41025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=February 23, 2016 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 91.9% white, 3.1% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 1.3% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.0% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 28.7% were [[German Americans|German]], 18.6% were [[English Americans|English]], 15.0% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 6.7% were [[Scottish Americans|Scottish]], 5.1% were [[Dutch Americans|Dutch]], and 4.5% were [[American ancestry|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US41025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011959/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US41025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=February 23, 2016 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

Of the 3,205 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.4% were non-families, and 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 45.2 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median income for a household in the county was $39,036 and the median income for a family was $46,626. Males had a median income of $40,218 versus $31,046 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,849. About 14.1% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US41025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213015344/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US41025 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=February 23, 2016 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 7,609 people, 3,036 households, and 2,094 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 3,533 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 91.93% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 3.97% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.09% from two or more races. 4.15% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 21.1% were of [[German Americans|German]], 11.1% [[American ancestry|American]], 10.3% [[Irish Americans|Irish]] and 9.7% [[English Americans|English]] ancestry.

There is a small, but significant [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Basque people|Basque]] community.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Basques |encyclopedia=[[The Oregon Encyclopedia]] |publisher=Portland State University |url=http://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/basques/ |date=September 7, 2022| access-date=December 17, 2024 |last=Etulain |first=Richard W.}}</ref>

Approximately 75% of the population of Harney County lives in the Burns-Hines municipal district. [[Crane, Oregon|Crane]] is the only other localised population center, with less than 7% of the population of Harney County. [[Lawen, Oregon|Lawen]] and [[Riley, Oregon|Riley]] have no localised populations. The remaining population of Harney County is dispersed throughout the countryside, mostly dwelling on large ranches.

There were 3,036 households, out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,957, and the median income for a family was $36,917. Males had a median income of $27,386 versus $21,773 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,159. About 8.60% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.