Harrison County Demographics
A map of Harrison County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 42,039 | 61.1% |
Black | 13,448 | 19.5% |
Hispanic | 9,839 | 14.3% |
Multiracial | 2,441 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 589 | 0.9% |
Asian | 483 | 0.7% |
Harrison County, Texas had a population of 68,839 in 2020. It was 61.1% White, 19.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 51st most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Harrison County's White Population
42,039 residents of Harrison County identify as White, or 61.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrison County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #113 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more White than neighboring Gregg County (54.8% White), and Caddo County (42.8% White). Harrison County is less White than neighboring Marion County (70.6% White), Panola County (71.6% White), and Cass County (73.9% White).
Harrison County's Black Population
13,448 residents of Harrison County identify as Black, or 19.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrison County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Black than neighboring Marion County (19% Black), Panola County (14.4% Black), and Cass County (15.9% Black). Harrison County is less Black than neighboring Gregg County (20.1% Black), and Caddo County (48.3% Black).
Harrison County's Asian Population
483 residents of Harrison County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #94 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Asian than neighboring Marion County (0.5% Asian), Panola County (0.4% Asian), and Cass County (0.4% Asian). Harrison County is less Asian than neighboring Gregg County (1.3% Asian), and Caddo County (1.3% Asian).
Harrison County's Hispanic Population
9,839 residents of Harrison County identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrison County considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #211 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marion County (4% Hispanic), Panola County (9.7% Hispanic), Caddo County (3.5% Hispanic), and Cass County (4.7% Hispanic). Harrison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Gregg County (19.3% Hispanic).
Harrison County's Native American/Other Population
589 residents of Harrison County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. 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 Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panola County (0.6% Native American/Other), Gregg County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Caddo County (0.8% Native American/Other). Harrison County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Harrison County's Multiracial Population
2,441 residents of Harrison County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harrison County is ranked #74 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Panola County (3.3% Multiracial), and Caddo County (3.3% Multiracial). Harrison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion County (4.7% Multiracial), Gregg County (3.9% Multiracial), and Cass County (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.