Harrison County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Texas with a total population of 69,584. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 38.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,040. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $178,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.4% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.6%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.