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Harrison County

Missouri · 8,157 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 $40,615. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% 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 $75,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
8,157
−8%since 2000
from 8,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.8
+3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Harrison County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(468)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(531)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(587)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(528)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(404)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(823)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.9%(891)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.9%(808)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(1,220)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.4%(1,012)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(619)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(266)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,615
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,506
+52%since 2000
from $14,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harrison County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,654)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(89)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,618)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(168)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other1.7%(142)
Segregation Score
15
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
Mexican2.3%(195)
Spaniard0.1%(6)
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(20)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(4)
Ancestry
German18.7%(1,572)
American15.5%(1,303)
Irish10.9%(915)
English10.2%(858)
Scottish2.8%(234)
French1.9%(161)
Dutch1.7%(144)
Italian1.3%(111)
Norwegian0.7%(61)
Polish0.7%(61)
Swedish0.7%(59)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(54)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.5%(43)
Welsh0.4%(34)
Serbian0.3%(25)
Swiss0.3%(23)
British0.2%(16)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
Austrian0.1%(5)
Finnish0.1%(5)
Danish0%(4)
Russian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(944)
Married56%(1,833)
Widowed2%(65)
Divorced13.2%(434)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(586)
Married54.6%(1,807)
Widowed13.3%(441)
Divorced14.3%(474)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Missouri?

Harrison County, Missouri has about 8,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Missouri earns about $40,615 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Missouri?

About 15.7% 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 19.1% of people in Harrison County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 312 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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