The Town FilesHarrison County, Mississippi
210,891 people. The median home is worth $212,200 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $59,479.
Towns in Harrison County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | 72,926 | $174,600 | $49,919 | 38.0 |
| Biloxi | 49,449 | $225,100 | $57,204 | 36.6 |
| Long Beach | 16,780 | $215,200 | $70,332 | 39.6 |
| D'Iberville | 12,721 | $210,100 | $66,016 | 35.0 |
| Pass Christian | 5,686 | $270,900 | $78,212 | 41.2 |
People and housing
| Harrison County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,200 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,115 | $820 |
| Median household income | $59,479 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
89,013 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,164 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 490 storm events in Harrison County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Harrison County has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| December 31, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4576: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).