Harrison County Summary

Life in Harrison County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harrison County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harrison County:

  • The population in Harrison County is 8,198.

  • The median home value in Harrison County is $123,039.

  • The median income in Harrison County is $53,364.

  • The median rent in Harrison County is $666.

  • The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Harrison County is 16.1%.

  • The average high in Harrison County is 70.5° and there are 92.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Bethany, MO Population 3,164

Ridgeway, MO Population 525

Blythedale, MO Population 357

Gilman City, MO Population 355

Eagleville, MO Population 350

New Hampton, MO Population 302

Cainsville, MO Population 207

Mount Moriah, MO Population 129

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Harrison County is 70.5°.

  • There are 77.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.5 inches of rain each year with 8.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:22 hours of sun each day in Harrison County.

StatHarrison County
Mean High70.5
Nice Days77.53
Rainfall92.5
Snowfall8.2
Sunny Hours5:22
70.5°
Average High
92.5
Inches of Rain

Harrison County Photos

Bethany Harrison
Source: Wikipedia User Americasroof | CC BY-SA 3.0
Bethany Falls
Source: Wikipedia User Americasroof | CC BY-SA 3.0

Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 8,198. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 8,229 -2.3%
2022 8,427 -0.8%
2021 8,491 -

Gender in Harrison County

  • Harrison County is 50.1% female with 4,109 female residents.

  • Harrison County is 49.9% male with 4,089 male residents.

Female
50.1% (4,109)
Male
49.9% (4,089)
Gender Harrison County MO USA
Female 50.1% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

  • 94.4% White with 7,739 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 62 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 20 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 153 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 191 Hispanic residents.

White
94.4% (7,739)
African American
0.8% (62)
American Indian
0.4% (32)
Asian
0.2% (20)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.9% (153)
Hispanic
2.3% (191)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race Harrison County MO USA
White 94.4% 76.8% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 11.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.2% 2.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.9% 4.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.3% 5.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Harrison County, Missouri

  • 6.9% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.9% (567)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (460)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (955)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (885)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (960)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (1,458)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (1,230)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (1,147)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (374)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (157)
Income Harrison County MO USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 4.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 7.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 8.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrison County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Harrison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Harrison County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Harrison County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Harrison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (245)
9-12th Grade
7% (573)
High School / GED
44% (3,607)
Some College
19% (1,557)
Associate's Degree
10% (819)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (901)
Master's Degree
6% (491)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Harrison County MO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 44% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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