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Harrison County

Ohio · 15,856 residents · 402.331 sq mi
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Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,318. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,500. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,856
−1%since 1990
from 16,085 in 1990
1990 – 2025
39 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,318
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,943 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,479
+80%since 1990
from $9,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.4% rent
1.9
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(15,650)
Black2.5%(400)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(41)
Asian0.1%(18)
Diversity Score7.2%(1,157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(15,264)
Black2.2%(346)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(59)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score6.6%(1,040)
7
−9%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 25.4 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, Ohio?

Harrison County, Ohio has about 15,856 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Ohio earns about $30,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Ohio expensive?

In Harrison County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Ohio?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Ohio?

About 13.3% of people in Harrison County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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