Mississippi

Harrison

208,621
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Harrison

Harrison, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 4,875. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 208,621.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Pass Christian, Battle of Pass Christian (Gulf Coast), Biloxi — Confederate Evacuation and Union Naval Operations, and 56 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020208,621
2010187,105
2000189,601
1990165,365
1980157,665
1970134,582
1960119,489
195084,073
194050,799
193044,143
192032,855
191034,658
190021,002
189012,481
18807,895
18705,795
18604,819
18504,875
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Harrison

Military engagements that took place in Harrison, Mississippi.

Battle of Pass Christian
1861
Battle of Pass Christian (Gulf Coast)
1861
Biloxi — Confederate Evacuation and Union Naval Operations
1862

Historic places in Harrison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison, Mississippi.

Biloxi Lighthouse
Biloxi
Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District
Gulfport
Beauvoir
Biloxi
US Post Office and Customhouse
Gulfport
U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse
Biloxi
Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar
Gulfport
Fort Massachusetts
Gulfport
JOSEPHINE (Shipwreck)
Biloxi
Nativity BVM Cathedral
Biloxi
Turkey Creek Community Historic District
Gulfport
Magnolia Hotel
Biloxi
Quarles, W. J., House and Cottage
Long Beach
Seashore Campground School
Biloxi
Biloxi Garden Center
Biloxi
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Harrison

When does Harrison first appear in the US census?
Harrison, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 4,875.
What is the population of Harrison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harrison had a recorded population of 208,621.
Were any battles fought in Harrison?
3 documented military engagements took place in Harrison, including Battle of Pass Christian, Battle of Pass Christian (Gulf Coast), Biloxi — Confederate Evacuation and Union Naval Operations.
How many historic places are in Harrison?
56 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison, Mississippi.
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