Harrison County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Harrison County increased by 20,609. In this period, the peak population was 210,612 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 190,003 | - | - |
| 2001 | 190,453 | 450 | 0.24% |
| 2002 | 191,261 | 808 | 0.42% |
| 2003 | 189,939 | -1,322 | -0.69% |
| 2004 | 194,116 | 4,177 | 2.20% |
| 2005 | 195,399 | 1,283 | 0.66% |
| 2006 | 171,948 | -23,451 | -12.00% |
| 2007 | 176,048 | 4,100 | 2.38% |
| 2008 | 179,152 | 3,104 | 1.76% |
| 2009 | 180,785 | 1,633 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 187,868 | 7,083 | 3.92% |
| 2011 | 191,130 | 3,262 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 193,633 | 2,503 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 196,255 | 2,622 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 198,502 | 2,247 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 200,880 | 2,378 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 202,740 | 1,860 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 205,096 | 2,356 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 206,351 | 1,255 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 207,859 | 1,508 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 208,809 | 950 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 209,485 | 676 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 210,443 | 958 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 210,612 | 169 | 0.08% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Harrison County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Harrison County's population decreased by 2,135 (1.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Harrison County's population increased by 20,941 (11.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Harrison County's population increased by 1,803 (0.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Harrison County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 210,612.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harrison County's population peaked in year 2023 at 210,612.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Harrison County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 171,948.
Harrison County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Harrison County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Harrison County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.47% per year. Overall the population grew 10.85% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Harrison County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.47% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Harrison County population grew the most, with an increase of 7,083 people (a 3.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Harrison County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 23,451 people (a 12% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Harrison County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Harrison County's population increased by 1,127 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 958 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 169 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Harrison County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Harrison County increased by 14,357 (7.32%). The population was highest at 210,612 in the year 2023 and lowest at 198,502 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.71%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)