Harrison County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Harrison County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28047
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 573.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 411.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 984.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.416536
- Longitude
- -89.083376
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 206,224
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 157,314
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 194,933 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 11,287 | 5.5% |
| White | 129,270 | 62.7% |
| Black | 49,803 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 4,550 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,374 | 1.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 150,358 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,957 | 4.4% |
| White | 104,071 | 66.2% |
| Black | 39,131 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 4,617 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,723 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,190 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 210,891
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,015
- Poverty Rate
- 16.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 35,147
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 131,066 | 62.1% |
| Black | 49,653 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 5,276 | 2.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 128,537
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,812 | 14.6% |
| Republican | 37,663 | 29.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 72,051 | 56.1% |
| Other | 11 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 58,406 | 45.4% |
| Female | 67,336 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 80,160 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,109 | 4.0% |
| Black | 31,178 | 24.3% |
| Asian | 1,952 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 40,499
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 31.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 28,758 | 35.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,141 | 22.3% |
| Black | 6,983 | 22.4% |
| Asian | 342 | 17.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 18,828 | 32.2% |
| Female | 21,160 | 31.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,852 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 39,154 (27.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 94,898
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $217,414
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,147
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.