Harrison County, Mississippi Population 2022
Harrison County, Mississippi's estimated population is 213,468 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrison County, Mississippi is the 3rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 187,859 and has seen a growth of 13.63% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4,875 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 4,819 | -56 | -1.15% |
| 1870 | 5,795 | 976 | 20.25% |
| 1880 | 7,895 | 2,100 | 36.24% |
| 1890 | 12,481 | 4,586 | 58.09% |
| 1900 | 21,002 | 8,521 | 68.27% |
| 1910 | 34,658 | 13,656 | 65.02% |
| 1920 | 32,855 | -1,803 | -5.20% |
| 1930 | 44,143 | 11,288 | 34.36% |
| 1940 | 50,799 | 6,656 | 15.08% |
| 1950 | 84,073 | 33,274 | 65.50% |
| 1960 | 119,489 | 35,416 | 42.13% |
| 1970 | 134,582 | 15,093 | 12.63% |
| 1980 | 157,665 | 23,083 | 17.15% |
| 1990 | 165,365 | 7,700 | 4.88% |
| 2010 | 187,859 | 22,494 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 191,070 | 3,211 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 193,540 | 2,470 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 196,134 | 2,594 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 198,340 | 2,206 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 200,674 | 2,334 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 202,504 | 1,830 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 204,966 | 2,462 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 206,284 | 1,318 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 208,080 | 1,796 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 209,876 | 1,796 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 211,672 | 1,796 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 213,468 | 1,796 | 0.85% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137,644 | 66.76% |
| Black or African American | 51,512 | 24.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 925 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 5,260 | 2.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,931 | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 8,723 | 4.23% |
Harrison County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 80,097 | 2.51 | 57.7 |
| Married | 35,499 | 3.17 | 73.7 |
| Male | 3,838 | 3.04 | 49 |
| Female | 13,429 | 3.26 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 27,331 | 1.21 | 48.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,199 | 3.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,853 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 38,928 | 28.39% |
| Some College | 33,383 | 24.35% |
| Associates Degree | 17,229 | 12.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,991 | 14.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,531 | 9.14% |
Harrison County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93,201 | 84,460 | 24,985 |
| Native American | 588 | 533 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 3,420 | 3,178 | 775 |
| Asian | 3,829 | 2,975 | 766 |
| Hispanic | 5,991 | 4,910 | 1,059 |
| Black | 30,890 | 26,746 | 5,032 |
| Other Race | 1,359 | 872 | 155 |
| Islander | 97 | 97 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.81%.
$33,572
Average Earnings
$40,166
Average Male
$27,753
Average Female
Harrison County, Mississippi Language by Age
Harrison County, Mississippi Language
93.40% of Harrison County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 6.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
Harrison County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50,105 | 16,354 | 32.64% |
| Islander | 138 | 41 | 29.71% |
| Multiple | 8,425 | 2,142 | 25.42% |
| Hispanic | 10,685 | 2,588 | 24.22% |
| Asian | 5,119 | 807 | 15.76% |
| White | 127,339 | 15,032 | 11.80% |
| Native | 905 | 61 | 6.74% |
| Other | 315 | NaN% |
18.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.71%
Male Poverty Rate
20.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harrison County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison County, Mississippi is Black, with 32.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.71%.
Harrison County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Harrison County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Harrison County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Harrison County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,773 | 15.08% |
| Black | 4,811 | 13.53% |
| Native American | 138 | 16.14% |
| Asian | 352 | 8.39% |
| Islander | 123 | 70.69% |
| Other Race | 379 | 26.67% |
| 2+ Races | 812 | 21.18% |
| Hispanic | 975 | 14.69% |
Harrison County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
4.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.51%
Born in Harrison County, Mississippi
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.88% of Harrison County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 54.51% having been born in Mississippi. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990