Harrison County Summary

Life in Harrison County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harrison County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harrison County:

  • The population in Harrison County is 39,684.

  • The median home value in Harrison County is $240,136.

  • The median income in Harrison County is $71,302.

  • The median rent in Harrison County is $847.

  • The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Harrison County is 7.6%.

  • The average high in Harrison County is 72.8° and there are 115.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Corydon, IN Population 3,153

Palmyra, IN Population 1,323

Lanesville, IN Population 948

Mil, IN Population 883

New Salisbury, IN Population 492

Crandall, IN Population 235

Elizabeth, IN Population 125

New Amsterdam, IN Population 100

New Middl, IN Population 77

Laconia, IN Population 63

Mauckport, IN Population 57

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Harrison County is 72.8°.

  • There are 83.09 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 115.6 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:51 hours of sun each day in Harrison County.

StatHarrison County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days83.09
Rainfall115.6
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours4:51
72.8°
Average High
115.6
Inches of Rain

Harrison County Photos

Downtown Corydon Indiana Viewed From The Pilot Knob In The Hayswood Nature Reserve
Source: Public Domain
Corydon Old Capitol
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL
Corydon Battlefield Entrance
Source: Public Domain
Corydon In Old West Bridage
Source: Public Domain
Corydonsquare
Source: Wikipedia User User:Charles Edward | CC BY-SA 3.0
Harrison County Court House
Source: Public Domain

Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 39,684. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 39,516 -1.6%
2021 40,164 0.6%
2020 39,940 -

Gender in Harrison County

  • Harrison County is 49.5% female with 19,659 female residents.

  • Harrison County is 50.5% male with 20,025 male residents.

Female
49.5% (19,659)
Male
50.5% (20,025)
Gender Harrison County IN USA
Female 49.5% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

  • 94.9% White with 37,642 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 295 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 257 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 38 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 601 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 847 Hispanic residents.

White
94.9% (37,642)
African American
0.7% (295)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
0.6% (257)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (38)
Two Or More
1.5% (601)
Hispanic
2.1% (847)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race Harrison County IN USA
White 94.9% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Harrison County, Indiana

  • 3.9% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (1,531)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (772)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (3,092)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (2,963)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (5,009)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (7,539)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (5,781)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.2% (8,422)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (2,686)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (1,884)
Income Harrison County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.2% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrison County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Harrison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Harrison County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Harrison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (396)
9-12th Grade
8% (3,174)
High School / GED
41% (16,270)
Some College
21% (8,333)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,571)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (5,555)
Master's Degree
5% (1,984)
Professional Degree
1% (396)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Harrison County IN USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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