Harrison County's estimated 2026 population is 219,678 with a growth rate of 1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrison County is the largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 187,868 and has seen a growth of 16.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 161,102 adults, (35,050 of whom are seniors) in Harrison County.
Female: 108,038 (51.2%)
Male: 102,853 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Harrison County includes 62.15% White, 23.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131,066 | 62.15% |
| Black or African American | 49,653 | 23.54% |
| Two or more races | 18,878 | 8.95% |
| Asian | 5,276 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 5,160 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 687 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.08% |
Harrison County's average per capita income is $42,192. Household income levels show a median of $59,479. The poverty rate stands at 17.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,337 | $115,825 |
| Families | $73,676 | $94,241 |
| Households | $59,479 | $80,923 |
| Non Families | $39,825 | $53,071 |
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