Population 39,859 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison County
Household size in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrison County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.4 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 40.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Harrison County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Harrison County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Harrison County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana 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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 30.5% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 32.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 32.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 31.1% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harrison County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Only three of Indiana's 92 counties have a lower share of renters.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Harrison County is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.0 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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1975 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Harrison County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Indiana counties have newer homes: only five of 92.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $625 | $769 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $826 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $826 | $928 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $847 | $1,200 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$431 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrison County costs $847 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $222 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 24.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 26.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 29.0% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 32.8% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harrison County: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 86.4% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 90.1% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 91.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Harrison County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Louisville area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Louisville area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrison County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.57 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 16.4% | 9.1% | 1988 | $847 | 22.0% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| Floyd County | 2.55 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 26.8% | 8.9% | 1979 | $1,070 | 33.2% | 92.9% | 4.1% |
| Crawford County | 2.29 | 45.4 | 6.2% | 18.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $700 | 11.2% | 85.6% | 3.8% |
| Clark County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 11.9% | 25.3% | 7.9% | 1986 | $1,156 | 28.5% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| Jefferson County | 2.42 | 39.5 | 13.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,296 | 36.3% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| Oldham County | 2.88 | 40.2 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,330 | 47.4% | 94.8% | 3.3% |
| Dubois County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 11.2% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 1978 | $887 | 25.9% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
| Shelby County | 2.62 | 41.7 | 10.1% | 26.1% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,092 | 32.3% | 88.2% | 4.3% |
| Franklin County | 2.26 | 41.7 | 12.3% | 35.5% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,015 | 30.9% | 92.5% | 5.8% |
| Gibson County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 9.4% | 23.3% | 10.2% | 1974 | $934 | 19.3% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Scott County | 2.61 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 28.3% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,254 | 35.1% | 94.0% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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