Harrison County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48203 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 70,155 #789 / 3,222
76th
Median Household Income $66,103 -12.0% #1,528 / 3,222
53th
Median Age 38.8 years -0.3% #2,433 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $180,400 -36.0% #1,636 / 3,222
49th
Median Gross Rent $974 -16.3% #1,082 / 3,222
66th
Poverty Rate 15.6% +24.0% #2,062 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Harrison County has a population of 70,155, making it the #789 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,103, ranking #1,528 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.

Median Household Income
$66,103 −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,528 of 3,222
53th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,485 −21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,026 of 3,222
37th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.6% +24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,062 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.6% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,333 of 3,222
28th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7% −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,550 of 3,222
52th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.0 min −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,147 of 3,222
33th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Harrison County is $180,400 (-36.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $974/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.

Median Home Value
$180,400 −36.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,636 of 3,222
49th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$974 −16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,082 of 3,222
66th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,196 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

85.9% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.

85.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9% −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,807 of 3,222
13th percentile

About Harrison County, Texas

Harrison County, Texas has a total population of 70,155, making it the 789th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harrison County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,103, which ranks #1,528 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.

The median home value in Harrison County is $180,400, 36.0% below the national median. Renters in Harrison County pay a median gross rent of $974 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Harrison County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.

Harrison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%).

All data for Harrison County, Texas 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.