Harrison County, Texas Demographics 2026
Harrison County, Texas has a population of 69,584, the 52nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,040 and the median home value is $178,200. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Harrison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 23,646 | $49,817 | 25.8% | $133,000 |
| Hallsville | 4,496 | $71,369 | 4.5% | $194,600 |
| Waskom | 1,862 | $54,135 | 11.9% | $91,300 |
| Scottsville | 259 | $36,324 | 31.3% | $122,900 |
| Nesbitt | 207 | $105,625 | 0.0% | $277,100 |
| Uncertain | 94 | $58,750 | 5.4% | $225,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
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 Texas 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, Texas?
Harrison County has a population of 69,584, making it the 52nd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Harrison County?
The median household income in Harrison County is $66,040 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Harrison County, Texas?
Harrison County contains 6 Census-designated places.