Harrison County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Harrison County, WV 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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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 91% of counties in West Virginia
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 89% of counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,984 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 156.1 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.70% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 26,353 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Harrison County declined by 4.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 64,984 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Harrison County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.4% of residents. That is 0.2 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,236 18.8% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,846 19.8% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,934 21.4% +0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,212 20.3% -0.9 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 West Virginia, 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 50.9% of the people living in Harrison County and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 49.1% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Harrison County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,698 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.89% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Harrison County is about 2% higher than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $72,884 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $878 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Harrison County is about 6.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $878 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Harrison County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,220 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,925 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,363 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Harrison County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
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 | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Harrison County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Harrison County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Harrison County, WV Compared With Nearby Counties
How Harrison County, WV compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, WV | 64,984 | $60,698 #2/2 | $72,884 #2/2 | 20.2 min #1/2 |
| Marion County, WV | 55,899 | $68,286 | $110,384 | 23.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrison County, West Virginia.
How big is Harrison County, West Virginia by population?
About 64,984 people live in Harrison County, West Virginia, in 26,353 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Harrison County, West Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Harrison County, West Virginia has 156 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 1.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Harrison County, West Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income ($72,884 against $60,698), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $878 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Harrison County, West Virginia?
Unemployment in Harrison County, West Virginia is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Harrison County, West Virginia have a college degree?
23.3% of adults in Harrison County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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