Harrison County, WV

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2021 Population

66,222

2.07% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.2%

5.17% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,124

3.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$124,800

1.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

29,364

3.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Harrison County, WV had a population of 66.2k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $54,124. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Harrison County, WV declined from 67,620 to 66,222, a −2.07% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,134 to $54,124, a 3.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harrison County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), White (Hispanic) (0.832%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.672%).

None of the households in Harrison County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Harrison County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harrison County, WV are Salem University (349 degrees awarded in 2021), West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport (55 degrees), and Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy (30 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Harrison County, WV was $124,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Harrison County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrison County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Harrison County, WV borders Barbour County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Marion County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Upshur County, WV, and Wetzel County, WV.

United States West Virginia Clarksburg, WV

Population & Diversity

Harrison County, WV is home to a population of 66.2k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.05% of Harrison County, WV residents were born outside of the country (695 people).

In 2021, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.8k people) in Harrison County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 844 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Harrison County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Harrison County, WV was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrison County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrison County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.8k ± 184
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.88k ± 273
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
844 ± 181

1.75%

Hispanic Population

1.16k people

1.75% of the people in Harrison County, WV are hispanic (1.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harrison County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

695 people

0.909%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

615 people

As of 2021, 1.05% of Harrison County, WV residents (695 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrison County, WV was 0.909%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrison County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,761 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
767 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
450 ± 120

Harrison County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harrison County, WV employs 29.4k people. The largest industries in Harrison County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,029 people), Retail Trade (3,712 people), and Public Administration (2,970 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,353), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,125), and Utilities ($67,472).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.4k

2021 Value

± 1,265

−3.24%

1 Year decline

± 6.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrison County, WV declined at a rate of −3.24%, from 30.3k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrison County, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,324 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,926 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrison County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.4k

2021 Value

± 1,265

−3.24%

1 Year decline

± 6.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrison County, WV declined at a rate of −3.24%, from 30.3k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrison County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,029 people), Retail Trade (3,712 people), and Public Administration (2,970 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrison County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Harrison County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,720

Median earning men ± $2,105

$30,334

Median earning women ± $1,557

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,704), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,923), and Wholesale Trade ($68,049).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,500), Construction ($51,712), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,951).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

727
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
436
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
365
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$687k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$239k
Manufacturing
$181k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Harrison County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.51%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.51%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Harrison County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Harrison County, WV awarded 455 degrees. The student population of Harrison County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 494 male students and 683 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrison County, WV are White (258 and 64.2%), followed by Unknown (69 and 17.2%), Black or African American (53 and 13.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 and 3.98%).

The largest universities in Harrison County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Salem University (349 and 76.7%), West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport (55 and 12.1%), and Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy (30 and 6.59%).

The most popular majors in Harrison County, WV are General Business Administration & Management (179 and 39.3%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (50 and 11%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (47 and 10.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Harrison County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,177 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,177 students enrolled in Harrison County, WV, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 632 records, of which 66.8% were women and 33.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
91 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
34 degrees awarded
Information Technology
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harrison County, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Harrison County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salem University
349 degrees awarded
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
55 degrees awarded
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
30 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem University with 349 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 168 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrison County, WV, which is 0.585 times less than the 287 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 258 degrees mean that there were 3.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 69 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,833) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,802) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,083) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrison County, WV was $124,800 in 2021, which is 0.51 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,000 to $124,800, a 1.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrison County, WV is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Harrison County, WV have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrison County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harrison County, WV is $54,124. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Harrison County, WV was Census Tract 307 with a value of $87,056, followed by Census Tract 313 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $80,483 and $72,813.

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrison County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.27%.

Housing

Property

$124,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,622

$19,370

Median Property Taxes

±$921

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harrison County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrison County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.1% of the housing units in Harrison County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrison County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 307
Census Tract 313
Census Tract 312

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harrison County, WV was Census Tract 307 with a value of $87,056, followed by Census Tract 313 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $80,483 and $72,813.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Harrison County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,124

Median Household Income

± $2,095

26.1k

Number of Households

± 1,111

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.1k households in Harrison County, WV grew to $54,124 from the previous year's value of $52,134.

The following chart displays the households in Harrison County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrison County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (7.25%)
Worked At Home (5.15%)

In 2021, 83% of workers in Harrison County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.25%) and those who worked at home (5.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrison County, WV have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in Harrison County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrison County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrison County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrison County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrison County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrison County, WV (9.85k out of 64.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harrison County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Harrison County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 212 in Harrison County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 66.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Harrison County, WV has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see 841 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year (877 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1133 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 396 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

841 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, WV

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see an average of 841 patients per year. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year (877 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harrison County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.4%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrison County, WV grew by 15.6% from 6.4% to 7.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrison County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47 in Harrison County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrison County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.8% in Harrison County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrison County, WV.

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