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 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,442 | -11.6% | #1,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,459 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $202,100 | -28.3% | #1,380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,373 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +36.0% | #2,322 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.8% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
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.