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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrison County

Iowa · 14,730 residents · 696.874 sq mi
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Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,258. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,730
−6%vs 2000
vs 15,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Harrison County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,258
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,141 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,411
−41%vs 2000
vs $17,662 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
74.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
1.5
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(15,384)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(113)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(378)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(14,667)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(52)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.2%(36)
Diversity Score1.9%(285)
2
−20%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.2%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Iowa?

Harrison County, Iowa has about 14,730 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Iowa earns about $22,258 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 $33,300, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Iowa?

About 9.1% 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 13.8% of people in Harrison County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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