Harrison County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Harrison County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Harrison County, Mississippi has a population of 210,891, the 2nd most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $59,479 and the median home value is $212,200. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

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

Harrison County Quick Facts

Population 210,891

Median Household Income $59,479

Median Home Value $212,200

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 62.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.5%

High School Graduation 89.4%

Cities/Places 9

Population 210,891 2nd of 82

Median Income $59,479 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 7.1%

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	209,443	210,891	+0.7%
Median household income	$57,233	$59,479	+3.9%
Median home value	$199,300	$212,200	+6.5%

Median Household Income

Harrison

$59,479

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harrison

$212,200

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 27.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.2%

Renter 37.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,115/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

23.2%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Harrison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gulfport	73,003	$49,919	22.8%	$174,600
Biloxi	48,861	$57,204	16.4%	$225,100
Long Beach	17,009	$70,332	11.5%	$215,200
D'Iberville	13,203	$66,016	18.8%	$210,100
Pass Christian	6,097	$78,212	8.4%	$270,900
Lyman	2,298	$75,455	20.8%	$215,900
DeLisle	1,906	$71,917	7.2%	$218,400
Saucier	1,014	$50,183	31.8%	$111,200
Henderson Point	237	$66,036	5.9%	$304,800

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Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 210,891. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 38.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $59,479. This is 5% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $212,200. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.9% vs 3.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 1.0%).

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

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 Mississippi 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, Mississippi?

Harrison County has a population of 210,891, making it the 2nd most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Harrison County?

The median household income in Harrison County is $59,479 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Harrison County, Mississippi?

Harrison County contains 9 Census-designated places.