COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison County

Indiana · 34,325 residents · 484.081 sq mi

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The short version

Harrison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,423. 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 $94,300.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

34,325

+15%since 1990

from 29,890 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

71 / sq mi

+15%since 1990

from 62 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.6

+10%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202440K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,423

+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,238 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,643

+76%since 1990

from $11,159 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.4%

−3.4 ptssince 1990

from 9.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$94,300

+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $51,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$475

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $314 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

84.1%

−1.3 ptssince 1990

from 85.3% in 1990

15.9% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+15%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(29,622)

Black0.3%(102)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(55)

Asian0.2%(67)

Diversity Score2.7%(801)

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(33,518)

Black0.4%(123)

Hispanic / Latino1%(331)

Asian0.2%(70)

Diversity Score3.8%(1,306)

Diversity Score

+42%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.1%

+4.7 ptssince 1990

from 8.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.3%

+9.2 ptssince 1990

from 71.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.4%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.0 min

−26%since 1990

from 28.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$69,866+61%

Home value$248,400+163%

Population795,222+1867%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Indiana?

Harrison County, Indiana has about 34,325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Indiana earns about $43,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Indiana expensive?

In Harrison County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Indiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Indiana?

About 6.4% of people in Harrison County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,435 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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