Harrison County, Missouri Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Harrison County, MO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,190 | 6,186,340 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.3 | 88.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.68% | 0.28% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,195 | 2,507,647 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Harrison County declined by 6.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,190 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Harrison County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.6% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Missouri as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,488 18.2% -3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,393 17.0% -4.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,590 19.4% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,765 21.6% +3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Missouri, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Harrison County and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Missouri 50.7%
- Men 49.2% Missouri 49.3%
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Economy
Harrison County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,831 | $70,801 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.87% | 4.56% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Harrison County is about 23% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $156,451 | $145,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $703 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Harrison County is about 18.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $703 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Harrison County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 129 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.5 | 21.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.9 | 41.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 129 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,994 | $5,415 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,128 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 219 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.0 min), Nodaway County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Ray County (32.2 min), Maries County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Harrison County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Harrison County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.40 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Harrison County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Harrison County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.6% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.7% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrison County, Missouri.
How big is Harrison County, Missouri by population?
About 8,190 people live in Harrison County, Missouri, in 3,195 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Harrison County, Missouri?
Averaged over its land area, Harrison County, Missouri has 11 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 13% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Harrison County, Missouri?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($156,451 against $54,831), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $703 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Harrison County, Missouri?
Unemployment in Harrison County, Missouri is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Harrison County, Missouri?
15.7% of adults in Harrison County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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