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Harrison County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Harrison County, Iowa has a population of 14,632, the 52nd most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $79,535 and the median home value is $176,000. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

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

Harrison County Quick Facts

Population 14,632
Median Household Income $79,535
Median Home Value $176,000
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Median Age 42.1 years
Homeownership Rate 77.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.0%
High School Graduation 93.8%
Cities/Places 11
Population 14,632 52nd of 99
Median Income $79,535 6% higher than state
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Unemployment 2.3%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population14,64514,632-0.1%
Median household income$77,027$79,535+3.3%
Median home value$165,300$176,000+6.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%
$25K-$50K 19.3%
$50K-$100K 32.8%
$100K+ 36.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
1.5%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
3.2%
$25K-$30K
5.1%
$30K-$35K
3.3%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
6.1%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
16.2%
$100K-$125K
14.4%
$125K-$150K
6.5%
$150K-$200K
8.5%
$200K+
7.5%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%
65.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $849/mo 12.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

11out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Harrison County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Missouri Valley2,666$71,8189.7%$148,500
Woodbine1,471$50,80412.6%$168,900
Logan1,392$84,8334.6%$154,000
Mondamin403$75,00012.9%$102,700
Persia294$72,00012.4%$121,900
Pisgah255$66,2506.3%$68,000
Modale181$49,37511.1%$83,000
Magnolia180$78,3931.1%$107,100
California Junction169$172,6500.0%$123,500
Little Sioux129N/A25.6%$39,400
River Sioux7N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Iowa with a total population of 14,632. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 42.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $79,535. This is 6% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) 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 30% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Harrison County has a population of 14,632, making it the 52nd most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Harrison County?

The median household income in Harrison County is $79,535 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.

How many cities are in Harrison County, Iowa?

Harrison County contains 11 Census-designated places.