U.S. County · Profile

Harrison County

210.6KTotal Population
361Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.10%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Harrison County has a population of 210,612 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Harrison County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.7%136,266
Black or African American24.8%52,232
Two or More Races6.3%13,269
Hispanic or Latino5.6%11,794
Asian2.3%4,844
Some Other Race1.5%3,159
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%632
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%211

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Harrison County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,211
26.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,120
21.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.4%
60.0% above national average
Median Age
37.6 years

Income & Poverty

$55,211Median Household Income
$30,120Per Capita Income
18.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,211$75,018
Families$68,818$87,269
Married-couple Families$68,818$77,076
Nonfamily Households$34,075$36,801

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Harrison County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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