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Harrison County

Iowa · 14,928 residents · 696.874 sq mi
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Harrison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,303. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,928
−5%since 2000
from 15,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Harrison County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,303
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,221
+37%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(14,532)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(183)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other1.1%(165)
Diversity Score6.8%(1,015)
Diversity Score
7
+182%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Iowa?

Harrison County, Iowa has about 14,928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Iowa earns about $51,303 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 $111,400, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Iowa?

About 15.5% 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 10.1% 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 198 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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