Population 210,891 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison County
Household size in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.09 | −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. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.68 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Harrison County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, mirroring the country.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Harrison County: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Harrison County than nationally: 37.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 44.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Harrison County: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Mississippi as a whole (14.1%).
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Harrison County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $889 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $949 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,158 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrison County costs $1,158 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Mississippi as a whole ($1,018). Rents are up $263 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Harrison County than nationally: 27.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Harrison County have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Mississippi as a whole (87.3%). The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Harrison County than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 | 2.57 | 40.0 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 11.9% | 1990 | $1,158 | 27.5% | 89.2% | 7.1% |
| Hancock County | 2.34 | 44.5 | 11.9% | 20.8% | 13.4% | 1996 | $1,049 | 24.4% | 87.5% | 4.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.55 | 40.4 | 13.3% | 27.3% | 10.0% | 1987 | $1,126 | 26.7% | 89.2% | 6.3% |
| Stone County | 2.77 | 39.1 | 9.6% | 19.3% | 11.9% | 1996 | $924 | 17.0% | 87.1% | 7.9% |
| Pearl River County | 2.64 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 1988 | $967 | 16.9% | 88.2% | 6.3% |
| George County | 2.65 | 37.4 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 1990 | $813 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| St. Tammany Parish | 2.64 | 41.6 | 14.1% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 1995 | $1,339 | 37.7% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Mobile County | 2.59 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.0% | 12.3% | 1982 | $1,096 | 26.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Washington Parish | 2.49 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 30.7% | 17.5% | 1984 | $738 | 12.4% | 84.3% | 10.3% |
| St. Bernard Parish | 2.81 | 37.3 | 23.3% | 29.9% | 10.2% | 1980 | $1,157 | 17.2% | 82.2% | 7.5% |
| Orleans Parish | 2.46 | 39.2 | 16.0% | 48.8% | 18.9% | 1963 | $1,377 | 42.4% | 89.5% | 8.0% |
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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