Harrison County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Harrison County, Texas has a population of 70,155, the 53rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,103 and the median home value is $180,400. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Harrison County Quick Facts

Population 70,155

Median Household Income $66,10390% MOE ±$3,000

Median Home Value $180,40090% MOE ±$10,574

Poverty Rate 15.6%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 38.8 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.9%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.5%

Cities/Places 6

Population 70,155 53rd of 254

Median Income $66,103 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Harrison County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,580	70,155	+5.4%
Median household income	$64,268	$66,103	No clear change (+2.9%)
Median home value¹	$161,100	$180,400	+12.0%
Median gross rent	$967	$974	No clear change (+0.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Harrison

$66,103

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harrison

$180,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 29.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

12.5%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

8.8%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $974/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.0%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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	23,825	$55,089	22.4%	$141,400
Hallsville	4,628	$85,313	5.7%	$229,800
Waskom	2,084	$55,781	17.1%	$92,000
Scottsville	297	$36,818	34.3%	$112,500
Nesbitt	268	$110,592	0.0%	$289,500
Uncertain	90	$33,250	5.8%	$181,300

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Population Overview

Harrison County is located in Texas with a total population of 70,155. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 38.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,103. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $180,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% 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 60.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.3% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

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 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 70,155, making it the 53rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Harrison County?

The median household income in Harrison County is $66,103 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Harrison County, Texas?

Harrison County contains 6 Census-designated places.