Harrison County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 209,443. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 38.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $57,233. This is 4% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $199,300. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.7% vs 3.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.4% vs 1.0%).

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.