Harrison County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Harrison County, Ohio has a population of 14,408, the 84th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $53,851 and the median home value is $118,000. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
Harrison County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Harrison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadiz | 3,015 | $38,417 | 18.5% | $115,200 |
| Hopedale | 893 | $44,375 | 7.9% | $108,000 |
| Freeport | 676 | $48,810 | 16.4% | $78,300 |
| Scio | 573 | $39,167 | 36.4% | $87,300 |
| Bowerston | 446 | N/A | 31.8% | $71,300 |
| Jewett | 384 | $56,500 | 19.1% | $76,500 |
| Harrisville | 197 | $65,208 | 16.8% | $75,000 |
| New Athens | 194 | $56,250 | 15.5% | $111,400 |
| Deersville | 52 | $110,938 | 5.8% | $98,300 |
| Tippecanoe | 14 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Harrison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Harrison County has a population of 14,408, making it the 84th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Harrison County?
The median household income in Harrison County is $53,851 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.
How many cities are in Harrison County, Ohio?
Harrison County contains 10 Census-designated places.