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Harrison County, KY
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Harrison County, Kentucky.
Population
19,140
Land area
306sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County at a glance
- Harrison County is 46% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,442 a year, 4% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,100 and median rent is $765 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cynthiana (6,458) and Berry (253).
Local data for Harrison County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,442
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$202,100
Prices +1.9% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,281), Irish Americans (1,685), Scottish Americans (456).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,042
5,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,659
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $6,413 per person
PPP loans
$33.2M
756 loans, 3,930 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$55.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harrison County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
86
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harrison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harrison County, KY?
- Cynthiana is the largest city or town in Harrison County, with about 6,458 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harrison County?
- Harrison County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41003, 41031.
- What is the population of Harrison County, KY?
- About 19,140 people live in Harrison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harrison County?
- Harrison County borders Scott County, Grant County, Bourbon County, Pendleton County, Bracken County, Nicholas County, Robertson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023