As of 2024 the population of Harper County is 5,223. The population is expected to shrink to 4,991 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.90%.
The median age of Harper County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Harper County is 35.9, meaning that there is a 36% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Harper County is $83,367 and projected to be $95,424 in 2029. Per capita income is $36,819, projected to be $43,314 in 2029. 3.24% of households – 169 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $985,856 and the average disposable income is $63,768.
There are 2,987 housing units in Harper County; 1,694 are owner-occupied, 611 are rented, and 682 are vacant. The average home value is $124,321, with 138 homes built in 2010 or later, and 816 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 368 businesses in Harper County, employing 2,911 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,140 age 16 and above. 365 workers commute into Harper County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,760 residents both live and work in/around Harper County. The average travel time is 16.2 minutes. 25.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,725 drive alone, 180 carpool, and 13 take public transportation. 106 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 116 residents work from home.
1,440 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 277 have associates degrees, 442 have bachelor’s degrees, and 238 hold a graduate or professional degree.
