Harmon County Demographics

A map of Harmon County's Population by Race

Harmon County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,406, a decrease from the 2,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 32.1% Hispanic, 8.9% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harmon County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harmon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harmon County, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harmon County is ranked the 76th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Harmon County was ranked the 76th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Harmon County's White Population

1,264 residents of Harmon County, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harmon County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Harmon County ranks 69th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Harmon County's population has decreased from 56.4% to 52.5%.

Harmon County is less White than neighboring Greer County (72.4% White), Childress County (54.9% White), Jackson County (61.1% White), Hardeman County (62.2% White), and Collingsworth County (54.6% White).

Harmon County's Black Population

215 residents of Harmon County, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harmon County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Harmon County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Harmon County's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.9%.

Harmon County is more Black than neighboring Greer County (6% Black), Childress County (6.7% Black), Jackson County (5.8% Black), Hardeman County (3.4% Black), and Collingsworth County (4.4% Black).

Harmon County's Asian Population

25 residents of Harmon County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harmon County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Harmon County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 257.1%. Asian residents' share of Harmon County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Harmon County is more Asian than neighboring Greer County (0.2% Asian), Childress County (0.2% Asian), and Collingsworth County (0% Asian). Harmon County is less Asian than neighboring Jackson County (1.7% Asian), and Hardeman County (1.4% Asian).

Harmon County's Hispanic Population

773 residents of Harmon County, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harmon County is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Harmon County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Harmon County's population has increased from 29.7% to 32.1%.

Harmon County is more Hispanic than neighboring Greer County (13% Hispanic), Childress County (31.9% Hispanic), Jackson County (25% Hispanic), and Hardeman County (25.6% Hispanic). Harmon County is less Hispanic than neighboring Collingsworth County (32.6% Hispanic).

Harmon County's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Harmon County, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harmon County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Harmon County ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harmon County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Harmon County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greer County (1.4% Native American/Other), Childress County (1.5% Native American/Other), Jackson County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hardeman County (0.7% Native American/Other). Harmon County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Collingsworth County (2.1% Native American/Other).

Harmon County's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Harmon County, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harmon County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Harmon County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harmon County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Harmon County's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.7%.

Harmon County is less Multiracial than neighboring Greer County (7.1% Multiracial), Childress County (4.8% Multiracial), Jackson County (5.3% Multiracial), Hardeman County (6.8% Multiracial), and Collingsworth County (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.