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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison County

Missouri · 8,850 residents · 722.517 sq mi
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Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,707. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% 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 $49,600. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,850
+4%since 1990
from 8,469 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
−2%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Harrison County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,707
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,460 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,192
+40%since 1990
from $10,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
25.2% rent
1.7
+44%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(8,420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(34)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score2.4%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,654)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(89)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score3.2%(285)
3
+33%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 25.3 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, Missouri?

Harrison County, Missouri has about 8,850 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Missouri earns about $28,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Missouri expensive?

In Harrison County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Missouri?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Missouri?

About 13.5% of people in Harrison County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 381 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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