County profile · Kentucky
Harrison County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Harrison County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,627
- +4.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,293
- Median household income
- $66,442
- +37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $202,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,899
- Highest market score
- 80
- Real estate, #24 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 19,627 people live in Harrison County, in 7,293 households. Population estimates show Harrison County grew 4.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Harrison County is $66,442 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Harrison County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Harrison County are for real estate businesses (80), real estate agents and brokers (78) and sit-down restaurants (70). Harrison County ranks #24 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
For its number of households, Harrison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Harrison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Harrison County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 80 | #24 of 2,229 | 8 | 11.0 | Index only | 300 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 78 | #52 of 2,176 | 6 | 8.2 | Index only | 318 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #376 of 2,405 | 27 | 37.0 | $941K | 142 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #426 of 2,405 | 50 | 68.6 | $508K | 137 | 26 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #464 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.9 | $8.4M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #441 of 2,378 | 17 | 23.3 | $443K | 100 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 68 | #471 of 2,358 | 12 | 16.5 | $2M | 86 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #518 of 2,272 | 9 | 12.3 | $2.3M | 185 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 66 | #403 of 2,063 | 5 | 6.9 | $5.1M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #683 of 2,401 | 31 | 42.5 | $243K | 90 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #972 of 2,394 | 37 | 50.7 | $202K | 133 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,143 of 2,402 | 19 | 26.1 | $2.2M | 65 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 50 | #1,058 of 2,087 | 10 | 13.7 | $1.3M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #957 of 1,769 | 6 | 8.2 | $1M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,201 of 2,210 | 14 | 19.2 | $909K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,311 of 2,222 | 10 | 13.7 | $2.5M | 83 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #1,192 of 1,886 | 7 | 9.6 | $1.1M | 109 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,453 of 2,200 | 13 | 17.8 | $461K | 52 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 42 | #1,561 of 2,339 | 16 | 21.9 | $379K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,737 of 2,385 | 30 | 41.1 | $202K | 95 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,412 of 2,070 | 10 | 13.7 | $4.2M | 45 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,056 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.9 | $1.2M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 35 | #1,090 of 1,461 | 6 | 8.2 | $998K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,645 of 2,090 | 10 | 13.7 | $2.5M | 50 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 28 | #1,149 of 1,356 | 7 | 9.6 | $865K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $6.4M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $979K | 98 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $388K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.7M | Too few | 7 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $19.3M | Too few | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $19.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Harrison County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.5M | $1,032 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.5M | $3,364 | 130 |
| Food away from home | $25.4M | $3,484 | 86 |
| Groceries | $42M | $5,755 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $831 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $403 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.6M | $633 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $1,027 | 80 |
| Pets | $6M | $821 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.7M | $1,745 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.9M | $2,859 | 146 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.3M | $2,644 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10M | $1,366 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $103.9M | $14,253 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Harrison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,627+4.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,293
- Median age
- 42.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 307 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $66,442+37.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,489
- Median home value
- $202,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,899
- Daytime population
- 15,926Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Harrison County?
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Questions
How fast is Harrison County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Harrison County at 19,627 people in 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,293 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Harrison County, KY spend?
Households in Harrison County spend about $103.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $42M on groceries and $25.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Harrison County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Harrison County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Harrison County, real estate businesses (80), real estate agents and brokers (78) and sit-down restaurants (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #24 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Harrison County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Harrison County is $66,442, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $202,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Harrison County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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