Harrison County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Harrison County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21097
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 097
Geography
- Land Area
- 306.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 309.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.444578
- Longitude
- -84.334131
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,050
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,578
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,648 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 2.1% |
| White | 17,842 | 93.7% |
| Black | 337 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,336 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 1.6% |
| White | 13,859 | 95.1% |
| Black | 364 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,140
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,939
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,233
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,927 | 93.7% |
| Black | 334 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,477
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,719 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 5,885 | 43.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 399 | 3.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,514 | 48.3% |
| Female | 6,963 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,344 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 1.4% |
| Black | 42 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,653
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,185 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 29.6% |
| Black | 15 | 35.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 50.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,178 | 48.8% |
| Female | 3,475 | 49.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,703 (35.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,992 (22.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,186
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $204,471
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $741
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.