Harrison County, Mississippi Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Graduate Degree

10.4%

Population 25+

142,604

Harrison County, Mississippi Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Harrison County, Mississippi Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.6%15,179
High School Graduate
28.3%40,380
Some College / Associate's
33.6%47,891
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%24,339
Graduate Degree
10.4%14,815

Harrison County, Mississippi Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Harrison County, Mississippi

Approximately 27.5% of adults in Harrison County, Mississippi hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Harrison County, Mississippi has increased by 7.4 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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