Harrison County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 210,891 #331 / 3,222
90th
Median Household Income $59,479 -20.9% #2,125 / 3,222
34th
Median Age 38.5 years -1.0% #2,480 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $212,200 -24.7% #1,277 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $1,115 -4.1% #684 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 17.1% +35.7% #2,313 / 3,222
28th

Demographics

Harrison County has a population of 210,891, making it the #331 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.3%
Native Born
4.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Harrison County is $59,479, ranking #2,125 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.

Median Household Income
$59,479 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,125 of 3,222
34th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,062 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,919 of 3,222
40th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.1% +35.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,313 of 3,222
28th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.7% +27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,745 of 3,222
15th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #967 of 3,222
70th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,693 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Harrison County is $212,200 (-24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,115/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.2%.

Median Home Value
$212,200 −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,277 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,115 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #684 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.2% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,894 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.2% Homeownership

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Health

86.9% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.

86.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9% −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,700 of 3,222
16th percentile

About Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison County, Mississippi has a total population of 210,891, making it the 331st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harrison County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Harrison County is $59,479, which ranks #2,125 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% 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 6.7%.

The median home value in Harrison County is $212,200, 24.7% below the national median. Renters in Harrison County pay a median gross rent of $1,115 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Harrison County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.

Harrison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).

All data for Harrison County, Mississippi 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.