Harper County, OK

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    2024 Population
    3,203
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.9
    0.969% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.1%
    17.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $64,053
    8.21% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,490
    2.41% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Harper County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    88.6% of the residents in Harper County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Harper County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Harper County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Harper County, OK is home to a population of 3.2k people, from which 88.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 13% of Harper County, OK residents were born outside of the country (417 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.27k people) in Harper County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 605 Other (Hispanic) and 103 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    88.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 88.6% of Harper County, OK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Harper County, OK was 88.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harper County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.27k ± 5
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      605 ± 104
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      103 ± 81
    24.5%
    Hispanic Population
    784 people

    In 2024, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.27k people) in Harper County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 605 Other (Hispanic) and 103 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24.5% of the people in Harper County, OK are hispanic (784 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Harper County, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    13%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    417 people
    13.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    444 people

    As of 2024, 13% of Harper County, OK residents (417 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harper County, OK was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      92 ± 45
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      39 ± 29
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      5 ± 13

    Harper County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    85.9% of the population of Harper County, OK has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Harper County, OK see 3,797 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.289% decrease from the previous year (3,808 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3688 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1229 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,797 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harper County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Harper County, OK see an average of 3,797 patients per year. This represents a 0.289% decrease from the previous year (3,808 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harper County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.1%
    Uninsured
    47.1%
    Employer Coverage
    11.2%
    Medicaid
    16.2%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    1.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harper County, OK grew by 0.246% from 14.1% to 14.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harper County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.78 in Harper County, OK.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.2% in Harper County, OK.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.4% in Harper County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Harper County, OK employs 1.49k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Harper County, OK were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (280 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (153 people), and Public Administration (140 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($97,782), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,650), and Utilities ($73,333).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.49k
    2024 Value
    ± 199
    2.41%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harper County, OK grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 1.46k employees to 1.49k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harper County, OK, are Management Occupations (269 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (171 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (107 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harper County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.49k
    2024 Value
    ± 199
    2.41%
    1 Year growth
    ± 18.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harper County, OK grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 1.46k employees to 1.49k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harper County, OK, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (280 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (153 people), and Public Administration (140 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harper County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Harper County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,384
    Median earning men ± $4,356
    $36,750
    Median earning women ± $7,319

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,150), Construction ($67,115), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,264), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,864).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 12
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 10
      Retail Trade
    3. 6
      Accommodation and Food Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.08k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $2.96k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $2.5k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Harper County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Harper County, OK have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harper County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harper County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.36%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    83.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.6% of the housing units in Harper County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harper County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $64,053
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,380
    1.33k
    Number of Households
    ± 184

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.33k households in Harper County, OK grew to $64,053 from the previous year's value of $59,191.

    The following chart displays the households in Harper County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Harper County, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (88.3%)
    2. Carpooled (8.12%)
    3. Other (2.01%)

    In 2024, 88.3% of workers in Harper County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.12%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.01%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Harper County, OK have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Harper County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Harper County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harper County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harper County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.36%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harper County, OK (413 out of 3.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harper County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Harper County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 26.3 in Harper County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 29.8% per 100,000 population.

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