Population 14,306 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison County
Household size in Harrison County
| Period | Harrison County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Harrison County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Harrison County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Harrison County is older than the great majority of Ohio counties.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Harrison County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Harrison County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harrison County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.7% of the housing in Harrison County, 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 has fallen 3.2 points since 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +6 |
Harrison County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $530 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $621 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $600 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $874 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Harrison County pays $874 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $345 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harrison County: 11.5% 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 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Ohio county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Harrison County have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 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 | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harrison County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. 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 | 2.41 | 44.0 | 9.0% | 23.7% | 17.7% | 1967 | $874 | 11.5% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.35 | 44.2 | 11.5% | 29.5% | 12.4% | 1959 | $895 | 20.6% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Brooke County | 2.19 | 47.2 | 8.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1964 | $696 | 23.4% | 93.4% | 6.3% |
| Tuscarawas County | 2.44 | 41.5 | 11.3% | 31.1% | 6.8% | 1969 | $911 | 19.8% | 88.1% | 4.2% |
| Hancock County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 10.2% | 25.5% | 9.4% | 1961 | $796 | 20.4% | 91.3% | 8.0% |
| Coshocton County | 2.55 | 42.3 | 12.9% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 1969 | $794 | 16.2% | 82.9% | 5.6% |
| Washington County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 8.0% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,098 | 33.9% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Allegheny County | 2.28 | 42.2 | 9.2% | 34.8% | 10.4% | 1961 | $1,305 | 46.6% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Knox County | 2.63 | 40.7 | 9.4% | 24.5% | 10.5% | 1973 | $959 | 25.0% | 90.3% | 2.3% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.26 | 47.1 | 8.1% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $990 | 33.0% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Delaware County | 2.78 | 40.3 | 7.6% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $1,690 | 60.0% | 97.1% | 3.2% |
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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