Harmon County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Harmon County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,407 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.5 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.93% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 964 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Harmon County declined by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,407 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Harmon County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 20.9% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 467 19.4% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 439 18.2% -3.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 504 20.9% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 472 19.6% +2.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Harmon County and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 48.4% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Harmon County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,305 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.88% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Harmon County is about 34% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $35,501 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $693 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.7% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Harmon County is about 4.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $693 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Harmon County spend about 18 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 74 hours, about 3.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 8.8 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 17.6 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 74 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,280 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 985 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 49 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Harmon County is 9 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Harmon County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Harmon County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Harmon County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.5% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Harmon County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Harmon County, OK compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon County, OK | 2,407 | $43,305 #2/2 | $35,501 #2/2 | 8.8 min #1/2 |
| Jackson County, OK | 24,678 | $62,858 | $85,999 | 11.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harmon County, Oklahoma.
How many people live in Harmon County, Oklahoma?
About 2,407 people live in Harmon County, Oklahoma, in 964 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Harmon County, Oklahoma mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Harmon County, Oklahoma has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Harmon County, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($35,501 against $43,305), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $693 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Harmon County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Harmon County, Oklahoma is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Harmon County, Oklahoma have a college degree?
14.6% of adults in Harmon County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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