Harrison County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Ohio with a total population of 14,408. It is the 84th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 46.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $53,851. This is 23% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $118,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.