Harrison County, KY Demographics & Local Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
C
D
F
Population
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,291 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 62.2 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.26% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 44.0 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,239 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Harrison County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,073 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.99% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $23,799 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $755 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.1 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Harrison County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Harrison County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Harrison County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.3% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.5% | 26.0% | 19.0% |