Harrison County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 84th-largest in Ohio

The population of Harrison County, Ohio is 14,408 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $53,851, the median home value is $118,000, and the median age is 46.1.

The population of Harrison County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (15,816 → 14,042), a -0.85% annualized rate.

Harrison County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,408

Population

-0.85%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,851

Median Income

$118,000

Median Home Value

Harrison County covers 402 sq mi of land at 35.8 people per square mile.

About Harrison County, OH

Educational attainment is the headline number in Harrison County: 13.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Harrison County is a county in Ohio with a population of 14,408.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $53,851, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $118,000, with typical rent around $753.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 13.0%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Harrison County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Harrison County had a population of 15,816 in 2010 and 14,042 in 2024, a -11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,816 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.84%.

Harrison County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,042

Population (2024)

15,816

Population (2010)

15,816

Peak (2010)

-0.84%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,816	-	-	estimate
2011	15,784	-32	-0.20%	estimate
2012	15,679	-105	-0.67%	estimate
2013	15,598	-81	-0.52%	estimate
2014	15,517	-81	-0.52%	estimate
2015	15,396	-121	-0.78%	estimate
2016	15,237	-159	-1.03%	estimate
2017	15,203	-34	-0.22%	estimate
2018	15,151	-52	-0.34%	estimate
2019	15,053	-98	-0.65%	estimate
2020	14,492	-561	-3.73%	estimate
2021	14,463	-29	-0.20%	estimate
2022	14,351	-112	-0.77%	estimate
2023	14,183	-168	-1.17%	estimate
2024	14,042	-141	-0.99%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.7%
Black or African American	2.9%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.1

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

22.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

10.3%

35–44

10.5%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

8.0%

60–64

8.9%

65–74

14.1%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,851$-15,829 vs state
Mean household income	$72,647
Per-capita income	$31,219
Poverty rate	9.6%+0.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	48.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.1%

Manufacturing

12.8%

Retail trade

9.1%

Construction

8.3%

Finance & real estate

7.7%

Education & health care

5.8%

Agriculture

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Harrison County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

83.2%

Public transit

6.3%

Work from home

28.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$118,000$-81,200 vs state

Median home value

$753

Median rent

76.7%

Homeownership rate

7,397

Total housing units

80.0%

Occupied

20.0%

Vacant

23.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.3%

With health insurance

85.7%

With broadband internet

24.6%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

16.1%

With a disability

96.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.8%

High School+

13.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harrison County, Ohio has a population of 14,408 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 36 people per square mile.

The population of Harrison County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (15,816 → 14,042), a -0.85% annualized rate.

The median household income in Harrison County, Ohio is $53,851, with mean (average) household income of $72,647 and per-capita income of $31,219. 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Harrison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.7%), Black or African American (2.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Harrison County, Ohio is 46.1 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Harrison County is $118,000 and median monthly rent is $753. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,397 total housing units, 20.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Harrison County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Harrison County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.