Harrison County, MS

County

Cities in Harrison County

Neighborhoods in Harrison County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Harrison

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

25,628

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.6%
High School / GED: 28.3%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.6%
Single Parents: 14.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.4%
Living Alone: 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 23.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 33.2%
Puerto Rican: 13.3%
Cuban: 2.5%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 31.3%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 1.4%
Other Black: 42.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.7%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources