Harrison County, MS
Living in Harrison County
Bikeability
23
Walkability
51
Commute
67
Public Transit
22
Affordability
78
Public Safety
67
Airports
24
Hospitals
20
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harrison County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harrison County, MS
Hope Academy
3 miles, NE
Christian Collegiate Academy
4 miles, NE
St James School
4 miles, SE
Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Harrison County, MS
University of South Alabama
57 miles, E
Spring Hill College
59 miles, E
Saint Joseph Seminary College
62 miles, W
University of Mobile
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harrison County, MS
Garden Park Medical Center
2 miles, N
Gulfport Behavioral Health System
2 miles, NW
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
4 miles, SW
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Harrison County, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
1 miles, SE
Mobile Regional Airport
53 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
74 miles, N