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Harrison County

Mississippi · 208,621 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 $48,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208,621
+10%since 2000
from 189,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
161K174K188K202K215K1990201020202024Harrison County
2024211K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,547
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,624 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,419
+47%since 2000
from $18,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(125,092)
Black24.5%(51,143)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(13,976)
Asian2.8%(5,913)
Other4%(8,246)
Diversity Score69.4%(144,883)
Segregation Score38.9%(81,106)
Diversity Score
69
+34%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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HARRISON COUNTY VS
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HARRISON COUNTY VS
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HARRISON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Mississippi?

Harrison County, Mississippi has about 208,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Mississippi earns about $48,547 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Mississippi?

About 23.7% 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 18.2% of people in Harrison County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,256 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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