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County overview

Harrison County

Mississippi - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Harrison County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Harrison County

Population
208,748
Age 65+
15.8%
Median age
37.6
Owner-occupied
59.6%
With disability
18.5%
Median home value
$185,000
Median income
$55,211
Residents 65+
33,056
How Harrison County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-4.2%
% owner-occupied
-8%
% with disability
+43.4%
Median household income
-26.5%
Median home value
-34.4%
Median age
-2.3%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Mississippi

Hinds County
226,541 residents
DeSoto County
186,214 residents
Rankin County
157,185 residents
Jackson County
143,721 residents

Aging-in-place in Harrison County

Harrison County is home to roughly 208,748 residents, of whom about 32,982 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.8%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 59.6% of homes in Harrison County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $185,000. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 18.5% of Harrison County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.