Harrison County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 210,891 | — | #331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,479 | -20.9% | #2,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,200 | -24.7% | #1,277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,115 | -4.1% | #684 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +35.7% | #2,313 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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86.9% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.
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.