Population 14,632 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison County
Household size in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Harrison County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast. Compared with other Iowa counties, though, Harrison County has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 36.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 36.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 37.4 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 37.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Harrison County is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 41.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Harrison County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Harrison County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Iowa counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harrison County
Renters in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 31.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 33.9% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 33.8% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.9% of households in Harrison County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Harrison County as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Omaha area as a whole (6.3%). Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1973 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1974 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1975 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1979 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Harrison County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $579 | $844 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $938 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $1,042 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $851 | $1,337 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$493 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harrison County pays $851 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $272 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harrison County
Bachelor's degrees in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 34.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 34.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 36.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 39.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harrison County: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 91.2% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 91.2% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 92.5% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harrison County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrison County has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harrison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 6.4% | 22.9% | 8.6% | 1958 | $851 | 23.0% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| Washington County | 2.52 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 1974 | $1,007 | 35.9% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| Shelby County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 7.5% | 22.2% | 11.9% | 1953 | $777 | 25.1% | 95.5% | 3.1% |
| Audubon County | 2.16 | 47.3 | 7.8% | 23.8% | 8.1% | 1948 | $758 | 21.2% | 92.1% | 1.5% |
| Colfax County | 3.44 | 34.5 | 24.9% | 23.7% | 4.6% | 1968 | $989 | 14.6% | 67.9% | 2.5% |
| Guthrie County | 2.30 | 45.0 | 7.7% | 16.0% | 19.7% | 1962 | $825 | 24.9% | 95.8% | 3.1% |
| Dallas County | 2.59 | 36.9 | 8.1% | 31.0% | 5.9% | 2000 | $1,300 | 52.3% | 95.5% | 2.3% |
| Polk County | 2.51 | 37.0 | 12.0% | 32.6% | 6.9% | 1981 | $1,241 | 40.5% | 91.7% | 5.0% |
| Boone County | 2.39 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 18.1% | 15.2% | 1956 | $862 | 20.2% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| Greeley County | 2.27 | 42.3 | 4.8% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 1947 | $649 | 21.3% | 93.2% | 3.5% |
| Jasper County | 2.44 | 41.6 | 10.4% | 27.7% | 9.6% | 1964 | $870 | 20.3% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Benton County, TN · Warren County, NC · Anderson County, KY · Andrew County, MO · Andrews County, TX · Anson County, NC · Antrim County, MI · Appling County, GA · Aransas County, TX · Ashley County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harrison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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