Harmon County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harmon County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 2,452. It is the 76th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harmon County is 40.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harmon County is $54,286. This is 15% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $75,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Harmon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harmon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (11.0% vs 6.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.5% vs 12.3%).

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.