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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison County

Iowa · 15,666 residents · 696.874 sq mi
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Harrison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,141. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,666
+6%since 1990
from 14,730 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+6%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Harrison County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,141
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,258 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,662
+70%since 1990
from $10,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.1
+38%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−28%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 15,666 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Iowa earns about $38,141 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Iowa?

About 12.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 936 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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