Harrison County Demographics
A map of Harrison County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 59,862 | 90.8% |
Multiracial | 2,748 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 1,403 | 2.1% |
Black | 1,104 | 1.7% |
Asian | 489 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 315 | 0.5% |
Harrison County, West Virginia had a population of 65,921 in 2020. It was 90.8% White, 1.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 7th most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Harrison County's White Population
59,862 residents of Harrison County identify as White, or 90.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #40 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more White than neighboring Marion County (89.4% White). Harrison County is less White than neighboring Lewis County (94.5% White), Doddridge County (93.4% White), Taylor County (93.6% White), and Barbour County (93% White).
Harrison County's Black Population
1,104 residents of Harrison County identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Black than neighboring Lewis County (0.4% Black), and Taylor County (0.7% Black). Harrison County is less Black than neighboring Marion County (3.3% Black), and Doddridge County (2.2% Black).
Harrison County's Asian Population
489 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 West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Asian than neighboring Marion County (0.5% Asian), Lewis County (0.3% Asian), Doddridge County (0.2% Asian), Taylor County (0.2% Asian), and Barbour County (0.2% Asian).
Harrison County's Hispanic Population
1,403 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 West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marion County (1.6% Hispanic), Lewis County (1.1% Hispanic), Doddridge County (1% Hispanic), Taylor County (1.1% Hispanic), and Barbour County (1.2% Hispanic).
Harrison County's Native American/Other Population
315 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 West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lewis County (0.3% Native American/Other), Doddridge County (0.4% Native American/Other), Taylor County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Barbour County (0.3% Native American/Other).
Harrison County's Multiracial Population
2,748 residents of Harrison County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrison County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Harrison County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewis County (3.4% Multiracial), Doddridge County (2.8% Multiracial), and Barbour County (3.6% Multiracial). Harrison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion County (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.