Harrison County, MS

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2023 Population

209,443

0.333% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.1

1.33% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.4%

5.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$57,233

3.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$199,300

7.73% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

87,642

0.346% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Harrison County, MS had a population of 209k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $57,233. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Harrison County, MS grew from 208,748 to 209,443, a 0.333% increase and its median household income grew from $55,211 to $57,233, a 3.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harrison County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.15%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.71%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%).

None of the households in Harrison County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Harrison County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harrison County, MS are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (116 degrees awarded in 2022) and Chris Beauty College (63 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Harrison County, MS was $199,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.6%.

Most people in Harrison County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrison County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Harrison County, MS borders St. Bernard Parish, LA, Hancock County, MS, Jackson County, MS, Pearl River County, MS, and Stone County, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Harrison County, MS is home to a population of 209k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.41% of Harrison County, MS residents were born outside of the country (9.24k people).

In 2023, there were 2.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Harrison County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Harrison County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Harrison County, MS was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrison County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrison County, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 323
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.1k ± 936
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.01k

6.7%

Hispanic Population

14k people

6.7% of the people in Harrison County, MS are hispanic (14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harrison County, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

4.41%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.24k people

3.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.34k people

As of 2023, 4.41% of Harrison County, MS residents (9.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrison County, MS was 3.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrison County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,168 ± 877
Vietnam
5,661 ± 566
Gulf War (1990s)
3,748 ± 604

Harrison County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harrison County, MS employs 87.6k people. The largest industries in Harrison County, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,880 people), Retail Trade (9,392 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,545 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

87.6k

2023 Value

± 2,658

0.346%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harrison County, MS grew at a rate of 0.346%, from 87.3k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrison County, MS, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrison County, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.6k

2023 Value

± 2,658

0.346%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harrison County, MS grew at a rate of 0.346%, from 87.3k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrison County, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,880 people), Retail Trade (9,392 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrison County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Harrison County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,471

Median earning men ± $1,613

$32,748

Median earning women ± $1,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,509), Information ($65,346), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,329), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,899), and Wholesale Trade ($39,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

307
Retail Trade
257
Other Services (except Public Administration)
232
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$912k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$591k
Accommodation and Food Services
$387k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Harrison County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.958%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.958%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Harrison County, MS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Harrison County, MS awarded 179 degrees. The student population of Harrison County, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 62 male students and 412 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrison County, MS are White (81 and 45.3%), followed by Black or African American (67 and 37.4%), Asian (16 and 8.94%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Harrison County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (116 and 64.8%) and Chris Beauty College (63 and 35.2%).

The most popular majors in Harrison County, MS are General Cosmetology (45 and 25.1%), Medical Assistant (42 and 23.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (31 and 17.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 474 students enrolled in Harrison County, MS, 13.1% men and 86.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 242 records, of which 87.2% were women and 12.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
45 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
42 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Harrison County, MS was General Cosmetology with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Harrison County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
116 degrees awarded
Chris Beauty College
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Gulfport with 116 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrison County, MS, which is 0.155 times less than the 155 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 81 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrison County, MS was $199,300 in 2023, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $185,000 to $199,300, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrison County, MS is 60.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Harrison County, MS have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrison County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harrison County, MS is $57,233. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Harrison County, MS was Census Tract 9 with a value of $102,031, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 29, with respective values of $101,250 and $95,962.

In 2023, 18% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrison County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.34%.

Housing

Property

$199,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,827

$49,207

Median Property Taxes

±$1,835

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harrison County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrison County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

Homeownership

2023

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.6% of the housing units in Harrison County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrison County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 16
Census Tract 29

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harrison County, MS was Census Tract 9 with a value of $102,031, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 29, with respective values of $101,250 and $95,962.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Harrison County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,233

Median Household Income

± $2,075

81.2k

Number of Households

± 2,402

In 2023, the median household income of the 81.2k households in Harrison County, MS grew to $57,233 from the previous year's value of $55,211.

The following chart displays the households in Harrison County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrison County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (5.65%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Harrison County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (5.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrison County, MS have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Harrison County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrison County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrison County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrison County, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrison County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.34%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrison County, MS (35.6k out of 204k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harrison County, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 27.9% of the children was living in poverty in Harrison County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.3% of the population of Harrison County, MS has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 6.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see 1785 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.94% increase from the previous year (1734 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1369 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,785 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, MS

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see an average of 1,785 patients per year. This represents a 2.94% increase from the previous year (1,734 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harrison County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

6.54%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrison County, MS declined by 3.3% from 14.1% to 13.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrison County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.3 in Harrison County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrison County, MS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Harrison County, MS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrison County, MS.