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Harrison County

Iowa · 14,623 residents (2025 est.) · 696.874 sq mi
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Harrison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,535. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,632
−7%since 2000
from 15,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 22 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,623 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Harrison County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(855)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(802)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(1,103)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(914)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(751)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(1,549)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(1,749)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(1,776)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(2,187)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(1,708)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(738)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(500)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,535
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,141 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,351
+123%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+1%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harrison County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(15,384)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(113)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(13,813)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(328)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other2.9%(430)
Diversity Score
13
+112%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−55%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(229)
Puerto Rican0.3%(39)
Spaniard0.2%(35)
Guatemalan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Korean0.2%(30)
Filipino0.1%(13)
Ancestry
German33.9%(4,967)
Irish13.4%(1,960)
English12.1%(1,776)
American6.7%(975)
Danish4.5%(657)
Dutch2.6%(379)
Italian2.3%(336)
Norwegian2.2%(324)
Swedish1.3%(185)
Czech1.2%(177)
French1.2%(173)
Scottish1.1%(158)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(108)
Polish0.6%(81)
Swiss0.5%(71)
Welsh0.4%(62)
British0.3%(48)
Russian0.3%(44)
Belgian0.1%(20)
Greek0.1%(14)
Arab0%(7)
Serbian0%(6)
Finnish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(1,614)
Married60.1%(3,628)
Widowed2.4%(148)
Divorced10.8%(651)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(1,155)
Married62.5%(3,647)
Widowed10.2%(592)
Divorced7.5%(437)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Iowa?

Harrison County, Iowa has about 14,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison County, Iowa?

The typical household in Harrison County, Iowa earns about $79,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Iowa expensive?

In Harrison County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $176,000, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Iowa?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Iowa?

About 7.1% of people in Harrison County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 2902Census Tract 2904Census Tract 2903Census Tract 2905Census Tract 2901
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 51555ZIP 51546ZIP 51579ZIP 51529ZIP 51557ZIP 51563ZIP 51564ZIP 51545ZIP 51556ZIP 51550
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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