Harrison County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,984 | — | #848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,377 | -19.7% | #2,053 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,200 | -41.0% | #1,885 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,559 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.0% | #1,828 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harrison County has a population of 64,984, making it the #848 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harrison County is $60,377, ranking #2,053 out of 3,222 counties — 19.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Harrison County is $166,200 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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92.5% of residents in Harrison County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County, West Virginia has a total population of 64,984, making it the 848th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harrison County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harrison County is $60,377, which ranks #2,053 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Harrison County is $166,200, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Harrison County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harrison County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Harrison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Harrison County, West Virginia 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.