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Harrison County, TX
6 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Harrison County, Texas.
Population
70,155
Land area
900sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Harrison County
Harrison County at a glance
- Harrison County is 33% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,103 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 (36% below Texas) and median rent is $974 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Marshall (23,825), Hallsville (4,628) and Waskom (2,084).
Local data for Harrison County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools29
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks14
- Post Offices9
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants153
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Harrison County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,103
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$180,400
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$974/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,104), Irish Americans (5,964), German Americans (4,677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,643
21,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $6,023 per person
PPP loans
$121M
1,877 loans, 13,357 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$210K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harrison County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
762
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
169
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harrison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harrison County, TX?
- Marshall is the largest city or town in Harrison County, with about 23,825 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harrison County?
- Harrison County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75602, 75640, 75650, 75651, 75659.
- What is the population of Harrison County, TX?
- About 70,155 people live in Harrison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harrison County?
- Harrison County borders Caddo Parish, LA, Gregg County, Rusk County, Upshur County, Panola County, Marion County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023