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Harrison County, MS
9 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Population
210,891
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
368
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County at a glance
- Harrison County is about 5.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $59,479 a year, 5% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,200 (25% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,115 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Gulfport (73,003), Biloxi (48,861) and Long Beach (17,009).
Local data for Harrison County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools64
- Colleges2
- Libraries10
- Banks57
- Post Offices18
- Parks79
- Grocery Stores77
- Restaurants775
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers7
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places30
Housing and community stats
Harrison County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,479
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$212,200
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,115/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (18,188), German Americans (16,896), French Americans (10,567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,773
90,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,986
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $9,376 per person
PPP loans
$357M
7,822 loans, 49,888 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harrison County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
490
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,601
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harrison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harrison County, MS?
- Gulfport is the largest city or town in Harrison County, with about 73,003 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harrison County?
- Harrison County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39501, 39503, 39507, 39530, 39531.
- What is the population of Harrison County, MS?
- About 210,891 people live in Harrison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harrison County?
- Harrison County borders Jackson County, Pearl River County, Hancock County, Stone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023