Harrison County, IN
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Harrison County Overview
39,684
TOTAL POPULATION
20,025
MALE POPULATION
19,659
FEMALE POPULATION
101.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,773
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,175
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,302
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,638
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
19,283
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Harrison County Area Codes
Race in Harrison County
The most populous races in Harrison County are White / Caucasian (38,192 | 96.2%), Hispanic or Latino (847 | 2.1%), and Two or more Races (806 | 2.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 257 | 0.6% |
| Black / African American | 295 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 847 | 2.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 4 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 38,192 | 96.2% |
| Two or more Races | 806 | 2.0% |
| Some other Race | 130 | 0.3% |
| Total | 39,684 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Harrison County
The most populous ancestries reported in Harrison County are German (9,349 | 23.6%), English (4,859 | 12.2%), Irish (4,254 | 10.7%), American (3,851 | 9.7%), and French (864 | 2.2%), together accounting for 58.4% of all Harrison County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 12 | 0.0% |
| American | 3,851 | 9.7% |
| Armenian | 85 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 36 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 9 | 0.0% |
| British | 326 | 0.8% |
| Burmese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 188 | 0.5% |
| Choctaw | 39 | 0.1% |
| Creek | 8 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 16 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 20 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 81 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 304 | 0.8% |
| Eastern European | 33 | 0.1% |
| English | 4,859 | 12.2% |
| European | 859 | 2.2% |
| French | 864 | 2.2% |
| French Canadian | 124 | 0.3% |
| German | 9,349 | 23.6% |
| Greek | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 6 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 4,254 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 580 | 1.5% |
| Japanese | 128 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 140 | 0.4% |
| Lithuanian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 699 | 1.8% |
| Mexican American Indian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 25 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 4 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 201 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 287 | 0.7% |
| Puerto Rican | 136 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 126 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 262 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 671 | 1.7% |
| Serbian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leonean | 21 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 17 | 0.0% |
| Slovene | 9 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 4 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 33 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 158 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 233 | 0.6% | View All 55 Rows |
Immigrants in Harrison County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Harrison County came from Europe (174 | 0.4%), Asia (154 | 0.4%), Central America (136 | 0.3%), Latin America (136 | 0.3%), and Mexico (136 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Harrison County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 154 | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | 30 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 15 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 136 | 0.3% |
| China | 6 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 42 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 77 | 0.2% |
| England | 18 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 174 | 0.4% |
| Germany | 21 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 36 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 136 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 136 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 44 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 81 | 0.2% |
| Russia | 68 | 0.2% |
| Scotland | 11 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leone | 21 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 112 | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | 32 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 21 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 53 | 0.1% | View All 24 Rows |
Sex and Age in Harrison County
Sex and Age in Harrison County
The most populous age groups in Harrison County are 55 to 59 Years (1,643 | 8.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,468 | 7.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,183 (5.9%) | 951 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,071 (5.3%) | 1,356 (6.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,537 (7.7%) | 1,088 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,223 (6.1%) | 1,212 (6.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,095 (5.5%) | 924 (4.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,075 (5.4%) | 1,083 (5.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,153 (5.8%) | 1,146 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,265 (6.3%) | 1,152 (5.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,316 (6.6%) | 1,437 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,207 (6.0%) | 1,214 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,398 (7.0%) | 1,283 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,643 (8.2%) | 1,465 (7.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,470 (7.3%) | 1,468 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 965 (4.8%) | 1,211 (6.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,148 (5.7%) | 1,035 (5.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 620 (3.1%) | 882 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 366 (1.8%) | 323 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 290 (1.5%) | 429 (2.2%) |
| Total | 20,025 (100.0%) | 19,659 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Harrison County
Median Family Size in Harrison County
The median family size in Harrison County is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,022 | 10.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (659 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.16 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 8,394 (83.3%) | 3.23 |
| Single Male/Father | 659 (6.5%) | 3.16 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,022 (10.1%) | 3.50 |
| Total Families | 10,075 (100.0%) | 3.25 |
Median Household Size in Harrison County
The median household size in Harrison County is 2.66 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,022 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (4,668 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 8,394 (56.9%) | 3.25 |
| Single Male/Father | 659 (4.5%) | 3.68 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,022 (6.9%) | 3.81 |
| Non-family | 4,668 (31.7%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 14,743 (100.0%) | 2.66 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Harrison County
Out of a total of 14,743 households in Harrison County, 10,075 (68.3%) are family households, while 4,668 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,586, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,909.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,909 (26.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 4,586 (31.1%) | 669 (4.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,320 (15.7%) | 80 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,815 (12.3%) | 10 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 976 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 268 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 110 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,075 (68.3%) | 4,668 (31.7%) |
Female Fertility in Harrison County
Fertility by Age in Harrison County
Average fertility rate in Harrison County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 179.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 565 (92.0%) | 179.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 49 (8.0%) | 12.0 |
| Total | 614 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harrison County
80.0% of women with births (614) in Harrison County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 21.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 442 (78.2%) | 123 (21.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 491 (80.0%) | 123 (20.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Harrison County
Average fertility rate in Harrison County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 111.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 52.8% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 42 (6.8%) | 34.0 |
| High School Diploma | 136 (22.2%) | 63.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 324 (52.8%) | 111.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 108 (17.6%) | 74.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (0.6%) | 6.0 |
| Total | 614 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harrison County
20.0% of women with births in Harrison County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 50.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 25 (59.5%) | 17 (40.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 102 (75.0%) | 34 (25.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 307 (94.8%) | 17 (5.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 53 (49.1%) | 55 (50.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 491 (80.0%) | 123 (20.0%) |
Income in Harrison County
Income Overview in Harrison County
Per Capita Income in Harrison County is $33,773, while median incomes of families and households are $89,175 and $71,302 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 39,684 | $33,773 |
| Median Family Income | 10,075 | $89,175 |
| Mean Family Income | 10,075 | $103,948 |
| Median Household Income | 14,743 | $71,302 |
| Mean Household Income | 14,743 | $87,786 |
| Income Deficit | 10,075 | $9,638 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 39,684 | 31.07% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 39,684 | 68.93¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 39,684 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Harrison County
Average Earnings in Harrison County are $44,022, $52,414 for men and $36,131 for women, a difference of 31.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 10,611 (52.9%) | $52,414 |
| Female | 9,449 (47.1%) | $36,131 |
| Total | 20,060 (100.0%) | $44,022 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harrison County
The most common earnings brackets in Harrison County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,595 | 15.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (853 | 9.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 313 (2.9%) | 547 (5.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 341 (3.2%) | 391 (4.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 208 (2.0%) | 319 (3.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 277 (2.6%) | 362 (3.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 363 (3.4%) | 368 (3.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 141 (1.3%) | 360 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 325 (3.1%) | 349 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 235 (2.2%) | 228 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 154 (1.5%) | 318 (3.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 144 (1.4%) | 301 (3.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 497 (4.7%) | 523 (5.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 401 (3.8%) | 463 (4.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 386 (3.6%) | 670 (7.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 685 (6.5%) | 622 (6.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 486 (4.6%) | 692 (7.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 586 (5.5%) | 532 (5.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,183 (11.2%) | 853 (9.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,023 (9.6%) | 522 (5.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,595 (15.0%) | 634 (6.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,268 (11.9%) | 395 (4.2%) |
| Total | 10,611 (100.0%) | 9,449 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harrison County
Average earnings in Harrison County are $57,817 for men and $41,005 for women, a difference of 29.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,818, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,358. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,529, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,118.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,358 | $26,118 |
| High School Diploma | $51,128 | $26,667 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $62,218 | $38,183 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,818 | $52,561 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,719 | $70,529 |
| Total | $57,817 | $41,005 |
Family Income in Harrison County
Family Income Brackets in Harrison County
According to the Harrison County family income data, there are 2,801 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 101 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 292 | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 101 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 403 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 363 | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 967 | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,824 | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,793 | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,801 | 27.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 846 | 8.4% |
| $200,000+ | 665 | 6.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harrison County
6-person families (244 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Harrison County with $105,074 per family, while 2-person families (4,888 | 48.5%) have the highest median income of $37,868 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 4,888 (48.5%) | $75,735 |
| 3-Person Families | 2,248 (22.3%) | $96,857 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,717 (17.0%) | $103,168 |
| 5-Person Families | 880 (8.7%) | $104,309 |
| 6-Person Families | 244 (2.4%) | $105,074 |
| 7+ Person Families | 98 (1.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 10,075 (100.0%) | $89,175 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Harrison County
The median family income in Harrison County is $89,175, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,305) having the highest median family income of $141,484, while families with no earners (1,806) have the lowest median family income of $47,669, accounting for 13.0% and 17.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,806 (17.9%) | $47,669 |
| 1 Earner | 2,836 (28.1%) | $63,900 |
| 2 Earners | 4,128 (41.0%) | $109,079 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,305 (13.0%) | $141,484 |
| Total | 10,075 (100.0%) | $89,175 |
Household Income in Harrison County
Household Income Brackets in Harrison County
With 3,126 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Harrison County, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 280 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 575 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 280 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,150 | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,106 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,858 | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,801 | 19.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,152 | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,126 | 21.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,003 | 6.8% |
| $200,000+ | 693 | 4.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Harrison County
The median household income in Harrison County is $71,302, with the highest median household income of $86,510 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,983 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,730, with 4,449 households (30.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 206 (1.4%) | $48,125 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,983 (27.0%) | $86,510 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 6,105 (41.4%) | $86,440 |
| 65+ Years | 4,449 (30.2%) | $46,730 |
| Total | 14,743 (100.0%) | $71,302 |
Poverty in Harrison County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrison County
With 5.9% poverty level for males and 9.4% for females among the residents of Harrison County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41 males (18.1%) and 75 females (21.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 104 (8.8%) | 124 (13.0%) |
| 5 Years | 20 (11.6%) | 20 (4.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 138 (10.0%) | 213 (16.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 56 (5.7%) | 11 (1.7%) |
| 15 Years | 41 (18.1%) | 75 (21.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 82 (5.5%) | 88 (6.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 109 (5.0%) | 236 (10.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 97 (3.8%) | 236 (9.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 112 (4.3%) | 127 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 120 (3.8%) | 343 (11.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 234 (11.2%) | 213 (9.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 41 (3.5%) | 123 (8.0%) |
| Total | 1,154 (5.9%) | 1,822 (9.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrison County
According to the poverty statistics in Harrison County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,076 (91.2%) | 827 (87.0%) |
| 5 Years | 152 (88.4%) | 401 (95.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,238 (90.0%) | 1,073 (83.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 933 (94.3%) | 633 (98.3%) |
| 15 Years | 185 (81.9%) | 272 (78.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 570 (100.0%) | 454 (97.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,420 (94.5%) | 1,234 (93.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,065 (95.0%) | 1,986 (89.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,460 (96.2%) | 2,346 (90.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,476 (95.7%) | 2,362 (94.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,993 (96.2%) | 2,590 (88.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,862 (88.8%) | 2,029 (90.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,130 (96.5%) | 1,419 (92.0%) |
| Total | 18,560 (94.2%) | 17,626 (90.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harrison County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Harrison County show that 3.3% or 273 of the total 8,394 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.1%, comprising of 140 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 4,940 (97.4%) | 133 (2.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,595 (94.9%) | 140 (5.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 566 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,121 (96.8%) | 273 (3.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harrison County
According to the poverty data in Harrison County, 9.7% or 64 single-father households and 29.5% or 302 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (20.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 283 households (40.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 62 (20.2%) | 283 (40.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (38.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 64 (9.7%) | 302 (29.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harrison County
The poverty data for Harrison County shows that 273 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 366 of the single-parent households (21.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 140 households (5.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 345 household (34.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 133 (2.6%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 140 (5.1%) | 345 (34.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (21.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 273 (3.3%) | 366 (21.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Harrison County
Employment by Class of Employer in Harrison County
Among the 18,035 employed individuals in Harrison County, private company employees (12,702 | 70.4%), not-for-profit organizations (1,623 | 9.0%), and local government employees (1,417 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 12,702 | 70.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 627 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 621 | 3.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,623 | 9.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,417 | 7.9% |
| State Government Employees | 572 | 3.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 437 | 2.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 36 | 0.2% |
| Total | 18,035 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Harrison County
According to the labor force statistics for Harrison County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (31,925), 60.4% or 19,283 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 733 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 82.0% or 4,184 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.3% or 105 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 925 (49.7%) | 105 (11.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,528 (75.7%) | 93 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,539 (71.3%) | 119 (7.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,864 (81.1%) | 80 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,177 (80.8%) | 104 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,184 (82.0%) | 71 (1.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,222 (71.5%) | 22 (1.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,783 (60.7%) | 112 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 846 (19.4%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 204 (7.0%) | 15 (7.3%) |
| Total | 19,283 (60.4%) | 733 (3.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harrison County
According to labor force statistics for Harrison County, 75.9% of individuals (15,768) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (20,775) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 505 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.9% or 4,249 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 269 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 858 (50.9%) | 30 (1.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,385 (68.1%) | 332 (4.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 5,279 (80.5%) | 334 (5.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,249 (91.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15,768 (75.9%) | 665 (3.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Harrison County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harrison County are Management (1,784 | 9.7%), Community & Social Service (1,645 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,444 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,144 | 6.2%), and Health Technologists (988 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harrison County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.8%), Architecture & Engineering (83.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.3%), Health Technologists (87.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (85.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,079 (60.5%) | 705 (39.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 289 (40.3%) | 429 (59.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 655 (83.1%) | 133 (16.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 362 (86.8%) | 55 (13.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 270 (83.6%) | 53 (16.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 23 (47.9%) | 25 (52.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 389 (23.6%) | 1,256 (76.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 69 (51.1%) | 66 (48.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 108 (52.4%) | 98 (47.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 168 (14.7%) | 976 (85.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 44 (27.5%) | 116 (72.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 169 (11.7%) | 1,275 (88.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 125 (12.7%) | 863 (87.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,581 (40.5%) | 3,798 (59.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Harrison County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,132 | 6.1%), Healthcare Support (745 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (481 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (436 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (225 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Harrison County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.0%), Security & Protection (73.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.3%), Healthcare Support (84.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 118 (15.8%) | 627 (84.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 166 (73.8%) | 59 (26.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 32 (38.1%) | 52 (61.9%) |
| Law Enforcement | 134 (95.0%) | 7 (5.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 406 (35.9%) | 726 (64.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 283 (58.8%) | 198 (41.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 64 (14.7%) | 372 (85.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,037 (34.4%) | 1,982 (65.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harrison County are Office & Administration (2,055 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (1,464 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 744 (50.8%) | 720 (49.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 438 (21.3%) | 1,617 (78.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,182 (33.6%) | 2,337 (66.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Harrison County are Construction & Extraction (1,201 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,180 | 6.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (35 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 21 (60.0%) | 14 (40.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,201 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,158 (98.1%) | 22 (1.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,380 (98.5%) | 36 (1.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harrison County are Production (1,303 | 7.0%), Material Moving (1,022 | 5.5%), and Transportation (837 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 984 (75.5%) | 319 (24.5%) |
| Transportation | 805 (96.2%) | 32 (3.8%) |
| Material Moving | 786 (76.9%) | 236 (23.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,575 (81.4%) | 587 (18.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Harrison County
Employment Industries in Harrison County
The major employment industries in Harrison County include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,972 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (2,791 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (2,012 | 10.9%), Construction (1,570 | 8.5%), and Educational Services (1,540 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Harrison County
The Harrison County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (91.8%), and Utilities (86.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.7%), Educational Services (80.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (66.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 66 (63.5%) | 38 (36.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 112 (76.2%) | 35 (23.8%) |
| Construction | 1,442 (91.8%) | 128 (8.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,190 (78.5%) | 601 (21.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 325 (68.4%) | 150 (31.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,202 (59.7%) | 810 (40.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 824 (76.6%) | 251 (23.4%) |
| Utilities | 338 (86.5%) | 53 (13.6%) |
| Information | 133 (73.5%) | 48 (26.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 321 (40.3%) | 475 (59.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 51 (58.0%) | 37 (42.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 341 (47.5%) | 377 (52.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 255 (48.5%) | 271 (51.5%) |
| Educational Services | 297 (19.3%) | 1,243 (80.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 484 (16.3%) | 2,488 (83.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 137 (43.2%) | 180 (56.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 407 (33.4%) | 811 (66.6%) |
| Public Administration | 382 (57.8%) | 279 (42.2%) |
| Total | 9,755 (52.7%) | 8,740 (47.3%) |
Education in Harrison County
School Enrollment in Harrison County
The most common levels of schooling among the 8,549 students in Harrison County are high school (2,351 | 27.5%), elementary school (1,901 | 22.2%), and middle school (1,838 | 21.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 483 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 448 | 5.2% |
| Elementary School | 1,901 | 22.2% |
| Middle School | 1,838 | 21.5% |
| High School | 2,351 | 27.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,197 | 14.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 331 | 3.9% |
| Total | 8,549 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harrison County
Out of a total of 8,549 students who are enrolled in schools in Harrison County, 1,488 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,061 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 199 (67.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 451 (91.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 98 (33.0%) | 199 (67.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,724 (79.6%) | 443 (20.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,328 (89.4%) | 277 (10.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,429 (88.7%) | 182 (11.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 336 (79.8%) | 85 (20.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 451 (91.7%) | 41 (8.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 279 (69.4%) | 123 (30.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 417 (75.3%) | 137 (24.7%) |
| Total | 7,061 (82.6%) | 1,488 (17.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harrison County
Education (1,285 | 20.5%), business (1,274 | 20.3%), science & technology (863 | 13.8%), liberal arts & history (438 | 7.0%), and social sciences (436 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 6,276 individuals in Harrison County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 193 | 3.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 237 | 3.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 92 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 259 | 4.1% |
| Social Sciences | 436 | 7.0% |
| Engineering | 226 | 3.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 863 | 13.8% |
| Business | 1,274 | 20.3% |
| Education | 1,285 | 20.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 186 | 3.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 438 | 7.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 88 | 1.4% |
| Communications | 274 | 4.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 425 | 6.8% |
| Total | 6,276 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Harrison County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harrison County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harrison County are males with 2 vehicles (2,876, accounting for 30.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,637, making up 33.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 132 (1.4%) | 51 (0.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 883 (9.4%) | 869 (10.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,876 (30.6%) | 2,637 (30.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 2,756 (29.3%) | 2,503 (29.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,902 (20.2%) | 1,694 (19.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 862 (9.2%) | 828 (9.7%) |
| Total | 9,411 (100.0%) | 8,582 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Harrison County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harrison County are 45 to 59 minutes (2,897 commuters, 17.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (2,411 commuters, 14.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,742 commuters, 10.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 373 | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,257 | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,528 | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,742 | 10.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,242 | 7.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,304 | 7.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,411 | 14.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 992 | 5.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,417 | 8.4% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,897 | 17.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,480 | 8.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 187 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Harrison County
The most common commute times in Harrison County are 45 to 59 minutes (1,824 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (1,136 commuters, 14.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 145 (1.6%) | 228 (2.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 572 (6.5%) | 685 (8.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 499 (5.6%) | 1,029 (12.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 724 (8.2%) | 1,018 (12.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 397 (4.5%) | 845 (10.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 723 (8.2%) | 581 (7.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,275 (14.4%) | 1,136 (14.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 619 (7.0%) | 373 (4.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 909 (10.3%) | 508 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,824 (20.6%) | 1,073 (13.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,024 (11.6%) | 456 (5.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 136 (1.5%) | 51 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harrison County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Harrison County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,510, 17.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,587, 19.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 922 (10.4%) | 104 (1.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 724 (8.2%) | 209 (2.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 732 (8.3%) | 396 (5.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,510 (17.1%) | 637 (8.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 924 (10.4%) | 929 (11.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 660 (7.5%) | 1,313 (16.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 669 (7.6%) | 1,587 (19.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 710 (8.0%) | 623 (7.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 328 (3.7%) | 203 (2.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 350 (4.0%) | 491 (6.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 45 (0.5%) | 78 (1.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 101 (1.1%) | 71 (0.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 629 (7.1%) | 602 (7.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 543 (6.1%) | 740 (9.3%) |
| Total | 8,847 (100.0%) | 7,983 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Harrison County
Occupancy by Ownership in Harrison County
Of the total 14,743 dwellings in Harrison County, owner-occupied units account for 12,269 (83.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,474 (16.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 12,269 | 83.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,474 | 16.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Harrison County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,909 | 26.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 5,255 | 35.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,400 | 16.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,179 | 21.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harrison County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,516 (64.4%) | 1,393 (35.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 4,745 (90.3%) | 510 (9.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,120 (88.3%) | 280 (11.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,888 (90.8%) | 291 (9.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 12,269 (83.2%) | 2,474 (16.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harrison County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 880 (68.8%) | 400 (31.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 4,536 (81.6%) | 1,025 (18.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,784 (81.3%) | 872 (18.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,069 (94.6%) | 177 (5.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harrison County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,815 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,374 | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,856 | 19.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,249 | 22.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,699 | 18.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,333 | 9.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 417 | 2.8% |
| Total | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Harrison County
Median Income by Occupancy in Harrison County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 12,269 (83.2%) | $79,542 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,474 (16.8%) | $38,039 |
| Average | 14,743 (100.0%) | $71,302 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harrison County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 189 (1.5%) | 217 (8.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 99 (0.8%) | 64 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 150 (1.2%) | 137 (5.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 282 (2.3%) | 352 (14.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 456 (3.7%) | 59 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 794 (6.5%) | 307 (12.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,507 (12.3%) | 354 (14.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,272 (18.5%) | 529 (21.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,874 (15.3%) | 274 (11.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,953 (24.1%) | 176 (7.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,693 (13.8%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| Total | 12,269 (100.0%) | 2,474 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harrison County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 971 (7.9%) | 47 (1.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,217 (18.1%) | 265 (10.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,052 (16.7%) | 562 (22.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,254 (10.2%) | 524 (21.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,065 (25.0%) | 473 (19.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,402 (11.4%) | 83 (3.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 813 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 224 (1.8%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| $3,000 or more | 271 (2.2%) | 13 (0.5%) |
| Total | 12,269 (100.0%) | 2,474 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Harrison County
Housing Structures in Harrison County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 11,614 | 78.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 304 | 2.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 225 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 145 | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 191 | 1.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 320 | 2.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,944 | 13.2% |
| Total | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harrison County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 10,775 (92.8%) | 839 (7.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 54 (17.8%) | 250 (82.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 13 (5.8%) | 212 (94.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 145 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 191 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 320 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,427 (73.4%) | 517 (26.6%) |
| Total | 12,269 (83.2%) | 2,474 (16.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harrison County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 14 (0.1%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 310 (2.5%) | 307 (12.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 3,670 (29.9%) | 1,555 (62.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 4,661 (38.0%) | 465 (18.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 3,614 (29.5%) | 133 (5.4%) |
| Total | 12,269 (100.0%) | 2,474 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harrison County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,203 (18.0%) | 667 (27.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,050 (24.9%) | 166 (6.7%) |
| Electricity | 6,020 (49.1%) | 1,483 (59.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 169 (1.4%) | 76 (3.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 3 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 806 (6.6%) | 30 (1.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 18 (0.2%) | 52 (2.1%) |
| Total | 12,269 (100.0%) | 2,474 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Harrison County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 365 (3.0%) | 338 (13.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,971 (16.1%) | 1,316 (53.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,354 (35.5%) | 579 (23.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 5,579 (45.5%) | 241 (9.7%) |
| Total | 12,269 (100.0%) | 2,474 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Harrison County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harrison County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,501 | 7,768 |
| Median Property Value | $181,800 | $214,600 |
| Median Household Income | $55,663 | $1,348 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $423 | $271 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,013 | $232 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harrison County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 658 (14.6%) | 209 (2.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 485 (10.8%) | 887 (11.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,525 (56.1%) | 4,696 (60.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 545 (12.1%) | 1,650 (21.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 214 (4.8%) | 211 (2.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 74 (1.6%) | 71 (0.9%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (0.6%) |
| Total | 4,501 (100.0%) | 7,768 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harrison County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 181 (4.0%) | 197 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 593 (13.2%) | 107 (1.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 479 (10.6%) | 295 (3.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 752 (16.7%) | 315 (4.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,107 (24.6%) | 755 (9.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 558 (12.4%) | 1,165 (15.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 486 (10.8%) | 1,316 (16.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 345 (7.7%) | 2,467 (31.8%) |
| Total | 4,501 (100.0%) | 7,768 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harrison County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,490 (33.1%) | 98,598 (1,269.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 709 (15.8%) | 3,483 (44.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 597 (13.3%) | 2,101 (27.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,639 (36.4%) | 873 (11.2%) |
| Total | 4,501 (100.0%) | 7,768 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harrison County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,653 (36.7%) | 9 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,176 (26.1%) | 2,453 (31.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,453 (32.3%) | 2,717 (35.0%) |
| Total | 4,501 (100.0%) | 7,768 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Harrison County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrison County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,574 (94.4%) | 153 (5.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 6,161 (95.7%) | 280 (4.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,744 (96.9%) | 89 (3.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,463 (86.6%) | 537 (13.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,729 (92.4%) | 389 (7.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,824 (95.1%) | 249 (4.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,544 (91.7%) | 502 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,338 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,676 (98.6%) | 37 (1.4%) |
| Total | 37,053 (94.3%) | 2,236 (5.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harrison County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,574 (94.4%) | 153 (5.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 6,161 (95.7%) | 280 (4.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,744 (96.9%) | 89 (3.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harrison County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,921 (92.9%) | 222 (7.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 5,186 (91.7%) | 470 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,588 (91.5%) | 613 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,521 (96.5%) | 235 (3.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 15,783 (95.9%) | 674 (4.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrison County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 828 (30.4%) | 1,916 (70.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,681 (26.1%) | 4,597 (71.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 600 (21.2%) | 2,296 (81.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 906 (22.7%) | 2,804 (70.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,078 (21.1%) | 3,874 (75.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 826 (16.3%) | 4,164 (82.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,227 (20.3%) | 4,704 (77.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,275 (98.6%) | 2,607 (60.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,646 (97.5%) | 1,701 (62.7%) |
| Total | 14,067 (35.8%) | 28,663 (73.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harrison County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 60 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 247 (7.3%) | 186 (5.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 669 (18.3%) | 168 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,195 (14.5%) | 1,123 (14.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 694 (33.1%) | 675 (30.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 552 (47.1%) | 741 (48.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harrison County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (0.4%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 475 (5.8%) | 170 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 349 (16.7%) | 229 (10.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 373 (31.9%) | 258 (16.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 49 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 125 (3.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 75 (2.1%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 109 (1.3%) | 279 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 24 (1.1%) | 51 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 94 (8.0%) | 156 (10.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 247 (7.3%) | 61 (1.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 603 (16.5%) | 144 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 318 (3.9%) | 257 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 83 (4.0%) | 81 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 103 (8.8%) | 310 (20.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 162 (4.4%) | 13 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 551 (6.7%) | 689 (8.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 396 (18.9%) | 533 (23.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 291 (24.8%) | 598 (38.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 98 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 141 (3.8%) | 45 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 111 (1.3%) | 163 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 70 (3.3%) | 141 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 87 (7.4%) | 235 (15.2%) |
Technology Access in Harrison County
Computing Device Access in Harrison County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 10,569 | 71.7% |
| Smartphone | 12,234 | 83.0% |
| Tablet | 8,324 | 56.5% |
| No Computing Device | 1,580 | 10.7% |
| Total | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Harrison County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 67 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 7,920 | 53.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,209 | 15.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,681 | 11.4% |
| No Internet | 2,950 | 20.0% |
| Total | 14,743 | 100.0% |
Harrison County Summary
Harrison County, Indiana is located in the south-central part of the state, and is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky-Indiana metropolitan area. It is bordered by Floyd, Clark, Washington, Crawford, and Perry counties. The county seat is Corydon, which is also the state capital. The county was established in 1808 and named for William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States.
Geography
Harrison County covers an area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is located in the rolling hills of the Southern Indiana Uplands region. The highest point in the county is the summit of Blue Lick Hill, which is 1,068 feet above sea level. The county is drained by the Blue River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county is home to several state parks, including Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area, Blue River Memorial State Park, and O'Bannon Woods State Park. The county also contains several wildlife management areas, including the Harrison-Crawford State Forest, the Blue River Wildlife Management Area, and the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
Economy
Harrison County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county's largest employers are the Harrison County Hospital, the Harrison County School Corporation, and the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. Livestock production is also important, with beef cattle, dairy cattle, and hogs being the primary animals raised.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county's economy, with companies such as Cummins, Inc., and Alcoa, Inc., having major operations in the county. Other major employers include the Harrison County Hospital, the Harrison County School Corporation, and the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 39,364 people, 15,845 households, and 11,072 families living in the county. The population density was 90.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,845. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Harrison County, Indiana is a diverse county with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. It is home to several state parks and wildlife management areas, and is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky-Indiana metropolitan area. The county has a population of 39,364, with a median household income of $45,945. The county is a great place to live, work, and play, and is a great place to call home.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Harrison County?
Total Population of Harrison County is 39,684.
What is the Total Male Population of Harrison County?
Total Male Population of Harrison County is 20,025.
What is the Total Female Population of Harrison County?
Total Female Population of Harrison County is 19,659.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harrison County?
There are 101.86 Males per 100 Females in Harrison County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harrison County?
There are 98.17 Females per 100 Males in Harrison County.
What is the Median Population Age in Harrison County?
Median Population Age in Harrison County is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Harrison County
Average Family Size in Harrison County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Harrison County
Average Household Size in Harrison County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Harrison County?
Per Capita income in Harrison County is $33,773.
What is the Median Family Income in Harrison County?
Median Family Income in Harrison County is $89,175.
What is the Median Household income in Harrison County?
Median Household Income in Harrison County is $71,302.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Harrison County?
Income or Wage Gap in Harrison County is 31.1%.
Women in Harrison County earn 68.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Harrison County?
Family Income Deficit in Harrison County is $9,638.
Families that are below poverty line in Harrison County earn $9,638 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harrison County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Harrison County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Harrison County?
There are 19,283 People in the Labor Forcein in Harrison County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harrison County?
60.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Harrison County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Harrison County?
Unemployment Rate in Harrison County is 3.8%.