COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrison County

Mississippi · 165,365 residents · 573.635 sq mi

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Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,157. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $54,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

165,365

−13%vs 2000

vs 189,601 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

288 / sq mi

−13%vs 2000

vs 331 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.7

−9%vs 2000

vs 33.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024211K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,157

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,624 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,434

−42%vs 2000

vs $18,024 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

19.0%

+4.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$54,900

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $82,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$345

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $543 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

61.4%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 62.7% in 2000

38.6% rent

Afford Score

2.5

+8%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic71.8%(136,141)

Black20.9%(39,694)

Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4,910)

Asian2.6%(4,874)

Other0%

Diversity Score51.9%(98,342)

1990

White, non-Hispanic77.3%(127,750)

Black19.6%(32,429)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3,054)

Asian2.5%(4,135)

Other0.6%(1,051)

Diversity Score48.3%(79,911)

Diversity Score

−7%vs 2000

vs 52 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.3%

−2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.7%

−5.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.8%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.9 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 14.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Mississippi?

Harrison County, Mississippi has about 165,365 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Mississippi earns about $22,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Mississippi expensive?

In Harrison County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Mississippi?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Mississippi?

About 19.0% of people in Harrison County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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