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 185 years ago in 1840.
County Snapshot
Harrison County at a glance
Harrison County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
GulfportPopulation 71,438
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.4161,-89.0816 |
| Named for | William Henry Harrison |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital | Biloxi |
| Establishment | January 01, 1841 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:03:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 83 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
Harrison County map
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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 |
Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Harrison County
Official Website- 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 |
People born in Harrison County (3)
People born in Harrison County, including politician Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr., baseball player Howard Battle, Mario Centobie, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (7)
- Harrison County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 66,870 people.
- Harrison County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 66,386 people.
- Harrison County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 40,682 people.
- Harrison County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 18,920 people.
- Harrison County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 15,014 people.
- Harrison County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 13,928 people.
- Harrison County, Missouri county in northwest Missouri, United States with a population of 8,321 people.
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. |