COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrison County

Texas · 57,483 residents · 900.059 sq mi

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Harrison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,625. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

57,483

−7%vs 2000

vs 62,110 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

64 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 69 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.0

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202470K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,625

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,520 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,173

−39%vs 2000

vs $16,702 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.5%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$45,500

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $61,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$334

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $442 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.3%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.2% in 2000

24.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+9%vs 2000

vs 1.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic69.3%(43,044)

Black23.9%(14,861)

Hispanic / Latino5.3%(3,316)

Asian0.3%(186)

Other0%

Diversity Score55.9%(34,716)

1990

White, non-Hispanic70.1%(40,297)

Black27.9%(16,058)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,293)

Asian0.3%(165)

Other1.7%(963)

Diversity Score56.8%(32,661)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.7%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.4%

−7.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.4%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.2 min

+33%vs 2000

vs 15.2 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, Texas?

Harrison County, Texas has about 57,483 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, Texas earns about $22,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, Texas expensive?

In Harrison County, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, Texas?

About 20.5% of people in Harrison County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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