Harrison County, Indiana

Harrison County: county in Indiana, United States

About

Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,364 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,682 inhabitants. Its county seat is Corydon. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808.

Harrison County locator map
Location of Harrison County on Indiana map.

County Snapshot

Harrison County at a glance

Harrison County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

9

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Quick Facts about Harrison County

Population 40,682 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
Different from Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrison County, Harrisonburg, Harrison County, Harrison County
Area 1261 km2
Water as percent of area 0.41%
Land as percent of area 99.59%
Latitude & Longitude 38.1951,-86.1113
Named for William Henry Harrison
Capital Corydon
Establishment October 11, 1808
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 10:29:55 (17th April 2026)
Density 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.24% (2010-2020)
Weather 84℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Harrison county indiana courthouse image
Harrison county indiana courthouse image

Geography

Harrison County is located at 38°11'42"N 86°6'41"W (38.1951200, -86.1113100). It has 3 neighbors: Crawford County, Floyd County and Washington County.

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The largest city of Harrison County is Corydon with a population of 3,181. Other cities include, Palmyra population 1,433, Lanesville population 566, Elizabeth population 208 and Crandall population 149. See all Harrison County cities & populated places.

Harrison County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County.

City Name Population Title
Corydon 3,181 Town in Indiana
Palmyra 1,433 Town in Indiana, United States
Lanesville 566 City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Elizabeth 208 Town in Harrison County, Indiana, United States
Crandall 149 Town of the United States
New Middletown 87 Human settlement in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Mauckport 85 Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Laconia 56 Town
New Amsterdam 28 Town of the United States

Weather

84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 9 mph SW Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Harrison County

Official Website
  • Corydon

Demographics

The population of Harrison County increased by 3.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 39,364 - census
2011 39,188 -0.45% estimation process
2012 39,011 -0.45% estimation process
2013 39,000 -0.03% estimation process
2014 39,173 0.44% estimation process
2015 39,532 0.91% estimation process
2016 39,661 0.33% estimation process
2017 39,777 0.29% estimation process
2018 40,214 1.09% estimation process
2019 40,515 0.74% estimation process
2020 40,682 0.41% estimation process
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People born in Harrison County (3)

People born in Harrison County, including politician James A. Noe, politician James C. Veatch, Rhonda Rhoads, .

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