County · Mississippi
Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County, Mississippi. Harrison County had 217,136 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. It holds 9 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 82 census tracts. GEOID 28047.
Harrison County is one of the 4 counties of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
217,136
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 208,621 · ACS 2020-2024: 210,891
Median household income
$59,479
±$1,997 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$212,200
±$4,602 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,115
±$20 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Harrison County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 208,621 residents in Harrison County. The Census Bureau estimates 217,136 for July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 210,891 over 574 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harrison County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 210,891 | 2,946,779 | +6,389 |
| Households | 83,358±746 | 1,145,431 | +5,254 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 94,898±104 | 1,341,114 | +2,211 |
Harrison County's population since 2000
From 189,601 in 2000 to 217,136 in 2025: up 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harrison County?
Harrison County holds 9 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Gulfport with 76,506 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gulfport | 72,926 | $49,919 |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | 49,449 | $57,204 |
| Long Beach | 16,780 | $70,332 |
| D'Iberville | 12,721 | $66,016 |
| Pass Christian | 5,686 | $78,212 |
| Lyman | 2,372 | $75,455 |
| DeLisleGEOID 2818420 | 1,275 | $71,917 |
| SaucierGEOID 2865720 | 1,077 | $50,183 |
| Henderson PointGEOID 2831540 | 232 | $66,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harrison County?
The median resident of Harrison County is 38.5 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.3%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harrison County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.3 | 38.6 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 3.7% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.8%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.3%±0.5 pts | 36.3% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.3%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9%±0.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1%±0.9 pts | 11.0% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4%±0.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5%±1.1 pts | 25.1% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4%±0.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harrison County earn?
Half of Harrison County's 83,358 households earn less than $59,479 a year (±$1,997), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $58,943 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harrison County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,479±$1,997 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,923±$2,186 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,062±$807 | $31,549 | +$1,784 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±1.1 pts | 18.9% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±2.1 pts | 26.0% | −9.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.0%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±0.9 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harrison County?
Owners occupy 62.2% of Harrison County's occupied homes and renters 37.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,200 by its owner (±$4,602). The median renter pays $1,115 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harrison County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,200±$4,602 | $169,800 | +$26,981 |
| Median gross rent | $1,115±$20 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±2.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,495±$38 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.2%±1.1 pts | 70.0% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 94,898±104 | 1,341,114 | +2,211 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9%±1.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Harrison County building?
Builders took permits for 2,294 new housing units across Harrison County in 2025 (1,909 single-family), 10.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harrison County get to work?
78.2% of Harrison County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Harrison County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±0.9 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 5.8% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±1.2 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±0.9 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Harrison County's census tracts?
Harrison County is divided into 82 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,338 (Tract 24.01) to $116,875 (Tract 9).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harrison County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 82 |
| Median household income | 13th of 82 |
| Median home value | 8th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 82 |
| Median age | 54th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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