Harrison, IN County is an ideal location for individuals and families to live, work, and play. With a population of 39,516 and a population density of 84 people per square mile, Harrison County is home to many small towns with unique local businesses such as specialty stores, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, galleries & museums. The area also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, camping, hiking trails and more. There are also several organizations in the county such as the Harrison County Museum Foundation which promotes the preservation of historical sites in Harrison county. Additionally there are popular annual events like the Harrison County Fair and NASCAR racing events held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sports fans can also find plenty of local sporting events to attend including basketball games at Vincennes University or football games at Corydon Central High School.
The population in Harrison County is 39,516. There are 82 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harrison County is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harrison County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harrison County
- 55.0% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 13.9% have children, but are single
Race in Harrison County
- 95.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander