Harrison County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 18,971. It is the 64th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $63,205. This is 1% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $188,900. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.