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Harrison County

West Virginia · 69,099 residents · 416.008 sq mi
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Harrison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,099
+1%since 2000
from 68,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K66K67K68K70K1990201020202024Harrison County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,191
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,562 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,010
+25%since 2000
from $16,810 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(65,756)
Black1.6%(1,102)
Hispanic / Latino1%(660)
Asian0.6%(407)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(5,359)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(65,629)
Black1.6%(1,111)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(883)
Asian0.5%(320)
Other1.6%(1,074)
Diversity Score11.9%(8,214)
Diversity Score
12
+52%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison County, West Virginia?

Harrison County, West Virginia has about 69,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison County, West Virginia earns about $39,191 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison County, West Virginia?

About 17.6% 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 18.9% 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 272 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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