Harrison County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Harrison County, West Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Harrison County, West Virginia has a population of 64,984, the 7th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $60,377 and the median home value is $166,200. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Harrison County Quick Facts

Population 64,984

Median Household Income $60,377

Median Home Value $166,200

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 19

Population 64,984 7th of 55

Median Income $60,377 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Harrison County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	65,407	64,984	-0.6%
Median household income	$58,326	$60,377	+3.5%
Median home value	$158,500	$166,200	+4.9%

Median Household Income

Harrison

$60,377

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harrison

$166,200

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.0%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 29.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.6%

Renter 26.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $879/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Harrison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clarksburg	15,549	$47,386	23.5%	$129,900
Bridgeport	9,252	$100,022	3.9%	$291,600
Shinnston	2,352	$69,844	11.8%	$153,200
Stonewood	2,212	$54,792	8.1%	$154,200
Nutter Fort	2,075	$68,068	8.4%	$121,000
Salem	1,629	$38,529	16.8%	$77,800
Enterprise	1,087	$63,636	4.6%	$131,300
Despard	972	$24,455	26.1%	$86,500
Lumberport	703	$47,917	6.5%	$126,100
East View	604	$54,782	4.6%	$66,500
West Milford	591	$73,846	20.3%	$127,800
Anmoore	522	$27,500	32.0%	$90,300
Lost Creek	302	$78,571	15.2%	$131,800
Wallace	277	$33,403	37.5%	$48,800
Wolf Summit	213	$33,750	7.0%	$117,300
Hepzibah	134	N/A	11.9%	N/A
Gypsy	119	$54,524	24.4%	N/A
Reynoldsville	111	$103,229	0.0%	$103,100
Spelter	87	$78,669	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Harrison County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 64,984. It is the 7th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrison County is 42.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrison County is $60,377. This is 1% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $166,200. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Harrison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% 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) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia 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, West Virginia?

Harrison County has a population of 64,984, making it the 7th most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Harrison County?

The median household income in Harrison County is $60,377 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Harrison County, West Virginia?

Harrison County contains 19 Census-designated places.