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 208,748.

  • The median home value in Harrison County is $212,293.

  • The median income in Harrison County is $55,211.

  • The median rent in Harrison County is $1,034.

  • The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 8.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Harrison County is 18.4%.

  • The average high in Harrison County is 78.8° and there are 150.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Gulfport, MS Population 72,524

Biloxi, MS Population 49,141

Long Beach, MS Population 16,809

D'Iberville, MS Population 12,922

Pass Christian, MS Population 5,802

DeLisle, MS Population 1,583

Lyman, MS Population 1,440

Saucier, MS Population 1,199

Henderson Point, MS Population 211

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Harrison County is 78.8°.

  • There are 93.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 150.3 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:46 hours of sun each day in Harrison County.

StatHarrison County
Mean High78.8
Nice Days93.25
Rainfall150.3
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:46
78.8°
Average High
150.3
Inches of Rain

Harrison County Photos

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Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 208,748. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 207,382 0.6%
2021 206,169 0.8%
2020 204,502 -

Gender in Harrison County

  • Harrison County is 51.0% female with 106,407 female residents.

  • Harrison County is 49.0% male with 102,341 male residents.

Female
51.0% (106,407)
Male
49.0% (102,341)
Gender Harrison County MS USA
Female 51.0% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

  • 62.4% White with 130,325 White residents.

  • 24.6% African American with 51,423 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 310 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 4,871 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 63 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 590 Other residents.

  • 4.6% Two Or More with 9,503 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.6% Hispanic with 11,663 Hispanic residents.

White
62.4% (130,325)
African American
24.6% (51,423)
American Indian
0.1% (310)
Asian
2.3% (4,871)
Hawaiian
0.0% (63)
Other
0.3% (590)
Two Or More
4.6% (9,503)
Hispanic
5.6% (11,663)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race Harrison County MS USA
White 62.4% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 24.6% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.6% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Harrison County, Mississippi

  • 6.8% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (14,101)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (10,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (20,359)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (21,004)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (29,105)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (36,771)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (24,740)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (30,448)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (11,734)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (9,761)
Income Harrison County MS USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Harrison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Harrison County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (8,349)
9-12th Grade
8% (16,699)
High School / GED
28% (60,536)
Some College
23% (48,012)
Associate's Degree
12% (25,049)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (31,312)
Master's Degree
7% (14,612)
Professional Degree
1% (2,087)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,087)
Education Harrison County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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