Burns
City in Harney County, Oregon
Burns is a city in Harney County, Oregon, with 2,730 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,173 ft (1,272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hines, 2.4 miles SW.
- 2,730residents (2020 Census)
- 4,173 ftelevation · 1,272 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 769 / sq mipopulation density
- 97720ZIP code
About Burns
Burns is a city in and the county seat of Harney County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to the 2020 census, the population was 2,730. Burns and the nearby city of Hines are home to about 60 percent of the people in the sparsely populated county, by area the largest in Oregon and the tenth largest in the United States.
The Burns–Hines region has a high-desert climate but was much wetter in the recent geologic past. The Harney Basin was the largest of many depressions in which lakes formed in southeastern Oregon during the late Pleistocene. Remnants of an ancient lake that reached as far north as Burns are at the center of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, south of the city.
Northern Paiutes or their ancestors, who were hunter-gatherers, have lived in the region for thousands of years. Since the arrival of Euro-Americans in the 19th century, cattle ranching and other forms of agriculture have dominated land use in the area. In 1930, logging in the mountains north of Burns led to the creation of Hines, a lumber company town, and the timber industry remained important to the local economy until the 1990s. In addition to ranching, a variety of private and public enterprises support the Burns–Hines economy in the 21st century. Annual events include a migratory bird festival, the county fair, and a country music jamboree.
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Living in Burns
- Median household income
- $41,858
- Median home value
- $187,200
- Median rent
- $734/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Burns had 2,730 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,730 |
|---|---|
| Density | 769 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burns at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Harney County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,730 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5883° N, 119.0613° W |
| ZIP code | 97720 |
| Official website | cityofburnsor.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4109800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Burns
What county is Burns in?
Burns is in Harney County, Oregon.
What is the population of Burns, OR?
2,730 people lived in Burns at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burns, OR?
The ZIP code of Burns is 97720.
What is the elevation of Burns?
4,173 feet (1,272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burns?
Hines (2.4 mi), Crane (26.5 mi), Seneca (38.0 mi).
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