Harrison County Demographics
A map of Harrison County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 36,702 | 92.6% |
Multiracial | 1,434 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 928 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 216 | 0.5% |
Asian | 189 | 0.5% |
Black | 185 | 0.5% |
Harrison County, Indiana had a population of 39,654 in 2020. It was 92.6% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harrison County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Harrison County is the 38th most populous county of the 92 counties in Indiana.
Harrison County's White Population
36,702 residents of Harrison County identify as White, or 92.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrison County larger than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #35 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more White than neighboring Floyd County (84.5% White), Meade County (86.4% White), and Jefferson County (62.6% White). Harrison County is less White than neighboring Crawford County (94.9% White), and Washington County (94.4% White).
Harrison County's Black Population
185 residents of Harrison County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrison County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Black than neighboring Crawford County (0.2% Black), and Washington County (0.4% Black). Harrison County is less Black than neighboring Floyd County (5.3% Black), Meade County (3.2% Black), and Jefferson County (21.3% Black).
Harrison County's Asian Population
189 residents of Harrison County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Asian than neighboring Crawford County (0.2% Asian), and Washington County (0.3% Asian). Harrison County is less Asian than neighboring Floyd County (1.2% Asian), Meade County (0.7% Asian), and Jefferson County (3.4% Asian).
Harrison County's Hispanic Population
928 residents of Harrison County identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrison County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Crawford County (1.1% Hispanic), and Washington County (1.4% Hispanic). Harrison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Floyd County (3.8% Hispanic), Meade County (3.8% Hispanic), and Jefferson County (7.5% Hispanic).
Harrison County's Native American/Other Population
216 residents of Harrison County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crawford County (0.3% Native American/Other). Harrison County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meade County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Jefferson County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Harrison County's Multiracial Population
1,434 residents of Harrison County identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 92 counties in Indiana, Harrison County is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Crawford County (3.2% Multiracial), and Washington County (2.9% Multiracial). Harrison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Floyd County (4.7% Multiracial), Meade County (4.9% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.