Harrison County's estimated 2026 population is 64,016 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrison County is the 8th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 69,244 and has seen a growth of -7.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 51,215 adults, (13,222 of whom are seniors) in Harrison County.
Female: 33,083 (50.9%)
Male: 31,901 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Harrison County includes 92.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,111 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,040 | 4.68% |
| Black or African American | 974 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 553 | 0.85% |
| Other race | 228 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Harrison County's average per capita income is $48,016. Household income levels show a median of $60,377. The poverty rate stands at 14.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,369 | - |
| Families | $81,873 | $102,711 |
| Households | $60,377 | $84,166 |
| Non Families | $36,450 | $54,126 |
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