2023 ACS Census Data · Population 209,443
Harrison County is a mid-sized county in Mississippi with a population of 209,443. The median household income is $57,233, 12% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.4%, median home value is $199,300, and 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
209,443
2023 estimate
Rank #331 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,233
Household
Rank #2171 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$199,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1244 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1094 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above Mississippi avg·12% below national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Mississippi avg·16% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Mississippi avg·0% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,586
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
56% above Mississippi avg·5% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% above Mississippi avg·16% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% below Mississippi avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% below Mississippi avg·32% below national avg
Housing Units
93,505
Households
81,214
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,443
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% above Mississippi avg·6% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Mississippi avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.3%
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