Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 187,105 and a population density of 74 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 208,801 inhabitants. Its county seat is Biloxi. The county was created 183 years ago in 1840.

Harrison County locator map
Location of Harrison County on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Harrison County

Population : 208,801 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
Different from : Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrisonburg, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County
Area : 2528 km2
Water as percent of area : 41%
Land as percent of area : 59%
Named for : William Henry Harrison
Altitude : 23 feet / 7 meters
Capital : Biloxi
Establishment : January 01, 1841
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:55:26 (18th December 2024)
Density : 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.39% (2010-2020)
Gulfport Mississippi Courthouse image
Gulfport Mississippi Courthouse
Gulfport Mississippi Courthouse image
Gulfport Mississippi Courthouse image

Geography

Harrison County is located at 30°24'58"N 89°4'54"W (30.4160500, -89.0816400). It has 3 neighbors: Hancock County, Jackson County and Stone County.

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The largest city of Harrison County is Gulfport with a population of 71,438. Other cities include, West Gulfport population 71,329, Biloxi population 46,127, Long Beach population 16,125 and D'Iberville population 13,981. See all Harrison County cities & populated places.

Harrison County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County.

City Name Population Title
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
West Gulfport 71,329 A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Biloxi 46,127 The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Long Beach 16,125 City in Mississippi, United States
D'Iberville 13,981 City in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States
Pass Christian 6,500 City in the U.
Saucier 1,342 Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison County has 3 neighbours.

  • Biloxi

Demographics

The population of Harrison County increased by 10.39% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 187,105 - census
2011 191,070 2.08% estimation process
2012 193,540 1.28% estimation process
2013 196,134 1.32% estimation process
2014 198,340 1.11% estimation process
2015 200,674 1.16% estimation process
2016 202,504 0.9% estimation process
2017 204,966 1.2% estimation process
2018 206,284 0.64% estimation process
2019 208,080 0.86% estimation process
2020 208,801 0.35% estimation process

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People born in Harrison County (3)

People born in Harrison County, including politician Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr., baseball player Howard Battle, Mario Centobie, .

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Other places with the same name (8)

Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hinds County 227,966 County in Mississippi, United States
De Soto County 173,323 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson 157,821 The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Rankin County 155,975 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson County 143,802 County in Mississippi, United States
Madison County 106,871 County in Mississippi, United States
Lee County 85,466 County in Mississippi, United States
Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
West Gulfport 71,329 A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Jones County 67,993 County in South Dakota, United States
Lamar County 64,165 County in Mississippi, United States
Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
Lowndes County 58,309 County in Mississippi, United States
Southaven 56,644 The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.