Harrison County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harrison County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 65,407. It is the 7th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 42.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $58,326. This is about average than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.