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 18,803.

  • The median home value in Harrison County is $175,705.

  • The median income in Harrison County is $58,840.

  • The median rent in Harrison County is $710.

  • The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Harrison County is 15.8%.

  • The average high in Harrison County is 72.0° and there are 113.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Cynthiana, KY Population 6,355

Berry, KY Population 164

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Harrison County is 72.0°.

  • There are 84.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 113.4 inches of rain each year with 6.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:40 hours of sun each day in Harrison County.

StatHarrison County
Mean High72.0
Nice Days84.4
Rainfall113.4
Snowfall6.1
Sunny_hours4:40
72.0°
Average High
113.4
Inches of Rain

Harrison County Photos

Cynthiana Ky Usa
Source: Wikipedia User Ed!(talk)(Hall of Fame) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Harrison County Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL

Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 18,803. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,690 -0.4%
2021 18,763 0.2%
2020 18,722 -

Gender in Harrison County

  • Harrison County is 51.5% female with 9,677 female residents.

  • Harrison County is 48.5% male with 9,126 male residents.

Female
51.5% (9,677)
Male
48.5% (9,126)
Gender Harrison County KY USA
Female 51.5% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

  • 93.4% White with 17,560 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 389 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 371 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 480 Hispanic residents.

White
93.4% (17,560)
African American
2.1% (389)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (371)
Hispanic
2.6% (480)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race Harrison County KY USA
White 93.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Harrison County, Kentucky

  • 7.0% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.2% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (1,322)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.2% (1,730)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (1,297)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (1,374)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (2,248)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (3,453)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (2,808)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (2,867)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (900)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (799)
Income Harrison County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.2% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 6.0% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Harrison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% 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
5% (940)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,692)
High School / GED
43% (8,085)
Some College
18% (3,384)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,316)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,880)
Master's Degree
7% (1,316)
Professional Degree
1% (188)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Harrison County KY USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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