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Harrison County

Kentucky · 18,692 residents · 306.458 sq mi
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Harrison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,270. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,692
+4%since 2000
from 17,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(1,127)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(1,123)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(1,238)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(1,152)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(982)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(2,085)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(2,123)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(2,538)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(2,888)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.1%(2,072)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(1,012)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(352)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,270
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,210 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,226
+44%since 2000
from $17,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(17,119)
Black2.5%(452)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(207)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(17,216)
Black1.6%(307)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(387)
Asian0.2%(46)
Other1.6%(304)
Segregation Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(315)
Puerto Rican0.3%(55)
Cuban0.3%(54)
Colombian0.1%(14)
Ancestry
American14.5%(2,715)
German12.3%(2,302)
English11.4%(2,148)
Irish9.5%(1,776)
Scottish2.1%(395)
Italian1.3%(245)
French1%(196)
Dutch1%(184)
British0.8%(155)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(153)
Ukrainian0.4%(76)
Welsh0.4%(66)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.3%(53)
Swedish0.3%(47)
Swiss0.2%(45)
Danish0.2%(37)
Russian0.2%(33)
Norwegian0.1%(26)
Canadian0.1%(22)
Hungarian0.1%(20)
Polish0.1%(20)
Belgian0.1%(18)
Slovak0.1%(15)
Latvian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(1,966)
Married60.3%(4,479)
Widowed3.5%(257)
Divorced9.8%(729)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(1,732)
Married51.8%(4,164)
Widowed13%(1,047)
Divorced13.7%(1,102)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Kentucky?

Harrison County, Kentucky has about 18,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Kentucky earns about $50,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Kentucky expensive?

In Harrison County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Kentucky?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Kentucky?

About 17.2% of people in Harrison County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,444 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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