Harrison County's estimated 2026 population is 218,402 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrison County is the largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 187,868 and has seen a growth of 16.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harrison County includes 63.12% White, 24.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (63.12%)
Black or African American (24.15%)
Two or more races (7.86%)
Asian (2.38%)
Other race (2.1%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132,198 | 63.12% |
| Black or African American | 50,579 | 24.15% |
| Two or more races | 16,456 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 4,987 | 2.38% |
| Other race | 4,397 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 615 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 211 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harrison County's average per capita income is $41,011. Household income levels show a median of $57,233. The poverty rate stands at 17.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,794 | $112,742 |
| Families | $71,177 | $91,852 |
| Households | $57,233 | $77,949 |
| Non Families | $36,060 | $48,588 |
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