Harrison County Demographics
A map of Harrison County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,618 | 93.4% |
Multiracial | 273 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 168 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 43 | 0.5% |
Black | 32 | 0.4% |
Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
Harrison County, Missouri had a population of 8,157 in 2020. It was 93.4% White, 0.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.3% 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 98th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Harrison County's White Population
7,618 residents of Harrison County identify as White, or 93.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrison County larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #16 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more White than neighboring Mercer County (93% White), and Decatur County (91.7% White). Harrison County is less White than neighboring Daviess County (94% White), Gentry County (95% White), and Worth County (95.6% White).
Harrison County's Black Population
32 residents of Harrison County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrison County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Black than neighboring Mercer County (0% Black), Gentry County (0.2% Black), and Worth County (0% Black). Harrison County is less Black than neighboring Decatur County (1.3% Black).
Harrison County's Asian Population
23 residents of Harrison County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Asian than neighboring Daviess County (0.2% Asian), Mercer County (0% Asian), Gentry County (0.1% Asian), and Worth County (0.2% Asian). Harrison County is less Asian than neighboring Decatur County (0.5% Asian).
Harrison County's Hispanic Population
168 residents of Harrison County identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Daviess County (1.3% Hispanic), Gentry County (1.5% Hispanic), and Worth County (1.3% Hispanic). Harrison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mercer County (4.4% Hispanic), and Decatur County (2.8% Hispanic).
Harrison County's Native American/Other Population
43 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 Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mercer County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gentry County (0.3% Native American/Other). Harrison County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Decatur County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Harrison County's Multiracial Population
273 residents of Harrison County identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Harrison County is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Mercer County (2.2% Multiracial), Decatur County (2.9% Multiracial), Gentry County (2.9% Multiracial), and Worth County (2.4% Multiracial). Harrison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Daviess County (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.