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Harrison County

Ohio · 14,483 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 $49,454. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% 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 $100,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
14,483
−9%since 2000
from 15,856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+13%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,454
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,751
+56%since 2000
from $16,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(15,264)
Black2.2%(346)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(59)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(1,040)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(13,425)
Black1.6%(234)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(130)
Asian0.3%(40)
Other1.5%(221)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,564)
Segregation Score53.7%(7,774)
Diversity Score
11
+65%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, Ohio?

Harrison County, Ohio has about 14,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Ohio earns about $49,454 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Ohio?

About 12.4% 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 16.3% 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 1,602 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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