Harrison County, MS

Living in Harrison County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 51
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 30
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Schools 59
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Residents

205k Population +23k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black25%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$2.2k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military4%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$7.8k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$710 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Harrison County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Harrison County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 6 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harrison County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado42
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Harrison County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Harrison County, MS

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Hope Academy
3 miles, NE
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St James School
4 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Harrison County, MS

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Spring Hill College
59 miles, E
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University of Mobile
62 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Harrison County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Harrison County, MS

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