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 65,862.

  • The median home value in Harrison County is $147,320.

  • The median income in Harrison County is $56,184.

  • The median rent in Harrison County is $836.

  • The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Harrison County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Harrison County is 69.2° and there are 130.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Clarksburg, WV Population 15,977

Bridgeport, WV Population 9,255

Stonewood, WV Population 2,428

Shinnston, WV Population 2,328

Salem, WV Population 1,873

Nutter Fort, WV Population 1,700

Enterprise, WV Population 1,185

Despard, WV Population 983

Lumberport, WV Population 783

Anmoore, WV Population 562

West Milford, WV Population 501

Lost Creek, WV Population 386

Hepzibah, WV Population 334

Allensville , WV Population 235

Wolf Summit, WV Population 187

Spelter, WV Population 79

Gypsy, WV Population 45

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Harrison County is 69.2°.

  • There are 86.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.3 inches of rain each year with 11.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:09 hours of sun each day in Harrison County.

StatHarrison County
Mean High69.2
Nice Days86.62
Rainfall130.3
Snowfall11.1
Sunny_hours4:09
69.2°
Average High
130.3
Inches of Rain

Harrison County Photos

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Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 65,862. The population has decreased -2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 66,222 -2.1%
2021 67,620 -0.4%
2020 67,908 -

Gender in Harrison County

  • Harrison County is 50.6% female with 33,314 female residents.

  • Harrison County is 49.4% male with 32,548 male residents.

Female
50.6% (33,314)
Male
49.4% (32,548)
Gender Harrison County WV USA
Female 50.6% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

  • 93.0% White with 61,219 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 847 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 468 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 14 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 2,074 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 1,188 Hispanic residents.

White
93.0% (61,219)
African American
1.3% (847)
American Indian
0.1% (34)
Asian
0.7% (468)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.0% (14)
Two Or More
3.1% (2,074)
Hispanic
1.8% (1,188)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race Harrison County WV USA
White 93.0% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Harrison County, West Virginia

  • 5.5% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (3,620)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (3,368)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (6,622)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (6,660)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (9,003)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (11,501)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.7% (7,685)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (9,771)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (3,973)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (3,653)
Income Harrison County WV USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 4.8% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 39.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Harrison County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
2% (1,317)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,927)
High School / GED
39% (25,686)
Some College
17% (11,196)
Associate's Degree
8% (5,268)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (9,879)
Master's Degree
7% (4,610)
Professional Degree
2% (1,317)
Doctorate Degree
1% (658)
Education Harrison County WV USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 8% 6%
High School / GED 39% 40% 26%
Some College 17% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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