Harrison County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
210,891
Median Age
38.5
Male Median
37.1
Female Median
39.6
Harrison County, Mississippi Population Growth

Harrison County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +16.0%%.
+16.0%% Growth
Harrison County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Harrison County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5 | 210,891 |
| 2023 | 38.1 | 209,443 |
| 2022 | 37.6 | 208,748 |
| 2021 | 36.9 | 207,382 |
| 2020 | 36.5 | 206,169 |
| 2019 | 36.2 | 204,502 |
| 2018 | 36.0 | 202,626 |
| 2017 | 35.9 | 200,491 |
| 2016 | 35.7 | 198,570 |
| 2015 | 35.4 | 196,268 |
| 2014 | 35.4 | 193,642 |
| 2013 | 35.3 | 190,756 |
| 2012 | 35.4 | 188,110 |
| 2011 | 35.5 | 185,120 |
| 2010 | 35.8 | 181,791 |
Harrison County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 16.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Harrison County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Harrison County, Mississippi
The median age in Harrison County, Mississippi is 38.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Harrison County, Mississippi is 210,891.
In Harrison County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Harrison County, Mississippi is aging.