Harrison County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Indiana with a total population of 39,785. It is the 38th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 43.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $72,468. This is 3% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $219,200. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.