Harrison County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Harrison County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Harrison County, Indiana has a population of 39,859, the 38th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $74,475 and the median home value is $229,600. The poverty rate is 7.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Harrison County Quick Facts

Population 39,859

Median Household Income $74,475

Median Home Value $229,600

Poverty Rate 7.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 83.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 39,859 38th of 92

Median Income $74,475 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.2%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Harrison County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	39,785	39,859	+0.2%
Median household income	$72,468	$74,475	+2.8%
Median home value	$219,200	$229,600	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Harrison

$74,475

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harrison

$229,600

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.9%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 35.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

13.3%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

9.9%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.6%

Renter 16.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $836/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

26.3%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Harrison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Corydon	3,157	$56,513	8.8%	$144,600
Palmyra	1,215	$60,862	14.9%	$163,800
Lanesville	944	$84,345	3.1%	$220,600
Milltown	763	$61,216	17.3%	$118,800
New Salisbury	499	$52,768	24.3%	$179,200
Crandall	233	$55,313	22.8%	$168,800
Elizabeth	168	$95,417	3.0%	$155,200
New Amsterdam	92	$111,087	0.0%	$95,200
New Middletown	55	$66,250	7.4%	$110,000
Mauckport	49	$77,500	67.3%	N/A
Laconia	47	$53,750	31.8%	$80,000

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Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Indiana with a total population of 39,859. It is the 38th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 43.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $74,475. This is 3% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $229,600. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Harrison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Harrison County, Indiana?

Harrison County has a population of 39,859, making it the 38th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Harrison County?

The median household income in Harrison County is $74,475 with a poverty rate of 7.2%.

How many cities are in Harrison County, Indiana?

Harrison County contains 11 Census-designated places.