Harrison County , Texas

Population: 69,584 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $66,040 Home $178,200 Rent $977/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 69,584 residents, Harrison County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Harrison County in the top 22% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$66,040
Median Income
household
$178,200
Home Value
median
$977/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $66,040
Per Capita Income $31,547
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Median Home Value $178,200
Median Gross Rent $977/mo
Owner Occupied 74.9%
Renter Occupied 25.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 69,584
Median Age 38.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.8%
Obesity
13.8%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
35.0%
High Blood Pressure
28.7%
No Physical Activity
24.3%
Depression
38.9%
Insufficient Sleep
76.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 77.7  ·  78th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
93.51
🌀 Hurricane
69.80
🔥 Wildfire
77.04
❄️ Winter Storm
71.74
🌍 Earthquake
55.60
☀️ Drought
67.24

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