COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison County

West Virginia · 68,652 residents · 416.008 sq mi

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The short version

Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,562. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $64,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

68,652

−1%since 1990

from 69,371 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

165 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 167 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.2

+7%since 1990

from 36.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202465K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,562

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,367 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,810

+64%since 1990

from $10,281 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

17.2%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 17.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$64,700

+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $44,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$398

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $299 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.8%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 74.0% in 1990

25.2% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−2%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98%(67,979)

Black1.5%(1,020)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(847)

Asian0.3%(213)

Diversity Score7.8%(5,410)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(65,756)

Black1.6%(1,102)

Hispanic / Latino1%(660)

Asian0.6%(407)

Diversity Score7.8%(5,359)

Diversity Score

Unchangedsince 1990

from 8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.3%

+2.8 ptssince 1990

from 13.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

78.4%

+7.9 ptssince 1990

from 70.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.6%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 4.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.0 min

−22%since 1990

from 17.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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, West Virginia?

Harrison County, West Virginia has about 68,652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Harrison County, West Virginia earns about $30,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison County, West Virginia expensive?

In Harrison County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, West Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Harrison County, West Virginia?

About 17.2% of people in Harrison County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 719 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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