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Harrison County

Indiana · 39,364 residents · 484.081 sq mi
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Harrison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
39,364
+15%since 2000
from 34,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
81 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K35K38K41K1990201020202024Harrison County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,272
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,539
+20%since 2000
from $19,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(33,518)
Black0.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1%(331)
Asian0.2%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(1,306)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(37,984)
Black0.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(581)
Asian0.4%(153)
Other1.2%(476)
Diversity Score8.5%(3,363)
Diversity Score
9
+125%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$69,866+36%
Home value$248,400+100%
Population795,222+1867%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Indiana?

Harrison County, Indiana has about 39,364 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Indiana earns about $51,272 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 $124,200, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Indiana?

About 14.4% 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 10.0% 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 9,474 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 601Census Tract 605Census Tract 604.01Census Tract 603Census Tract 602.02Census Tract 602.01Census Tract 606.01Census Tract 606.02Census Tract 604.02
12 ZIP codes
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