Harrison County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 19,140 #1,931 / 3,222
40th
Median Household Income $66,442 -11.6% #1,475 / 3,222
54th
Median Age 42.1 years +8.2% #1,459 / 3,222
55th
Median Home Value $202,100 -28.3% #1,380 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $765 -34.2% #2,373 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 17.1% +36.0% #2,322 / 3,222
28th

Demographics

Harrison County has a population of 19,140, making it the #1,931 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,442, ranking #1,475 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$66,442 −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,475 of 3,222
54th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,578 −18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,835 of 3,222
43th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.1% +36.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,322 of 3,222
28th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −39.0% vs nat'l
Rank #823 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5% −33.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,583 of 3,222
51th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.3 min +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #834 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Harrison County is $202,100 (-28.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.

Median Home Value
$202,100 −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,380 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$765 −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,373 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.4% +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,102 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.8% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.

96.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8% +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #105 of 3,222
97th percentile

About Harrison County, Kentucky

Harrison County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,140, making it the 1,931st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harrison County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,442, which ranks #1,475 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Harrison County is $202,100, 28.3% below the national median. Renters in Harrison County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Harrison County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.

Harrison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).

All data for Harrison County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.