Population 8,190 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison County
Household size in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrison County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.51 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Harrison County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Harrison County (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Missouri counties, Harrison County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Harrison County own their homes; 28.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Harrison County: 20.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Harrison County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, 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 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only ten have older homes.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $495 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $579 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $759 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$264 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Harrison County runs $759 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $264 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harrison County: 15.7% 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 8.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harrison County is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrison County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.56 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 28.6% | 20.1% | 1966 | $759 | 15.7% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Mercer County | 2.64 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 19.0% | 27.5% | 1971 | $641 | 18.1% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| Gentry County | 2.55 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 1971 | $658 | 21.4% | 89.0% | 2.3% |
| Worth County | 2.26 | 49.2 | 10.3% | 17.9% | 24.5% | 1961 | $393 | 22.0% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
| Nodaway County | 2.17 | 38.9 | 6.6% | 37.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $739 | 29.9% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Sullivan County | 2.86 | 43.4 | 9.5% | 24.9% | 31.9% | 1968 | $650 | 15.5% | 88.8% | 2.1% |
| Putnam County | 2.69 | 44.8 | 7.4% | 17.0% | 31.0% | 1980 | $513 | 23.8% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| Atchison County | 2.26 | 46.3 | 9.3% | 23.2% | 16.2% | 1955 | $614 | 22.4% | 91.8% | 1.9% |
| Schuyler County | 3.12 | 39.8 | 5.2% | 20.1% | 30.1% | 1965 | $411 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 3.3% |
| Nemaha County | 2.34 | 39.2 | 9.8% | 34.1% | 14.8% | 1952 | $695 | 30.4% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Scotland County | 3.04 | 35.0 | 4.5% | 17.6% | 27.8% | 1974 | $491 | 14.6% | 73.3% | 0.2% |
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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