Harrison County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrison County
|
|
|---|---|
Harrison County Courthouse in Bethany
|
|
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
|
|
 Missouri's location within the U.S. |
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for | Albert G. Harrison |
| Seat | Bethany |
| Largest city | Bethany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 726 sq mi (1,880 km2) |
| • Land | 723 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Water | 3.9 sq mi (10 km2) 0.5% |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 8,157  |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Harrison County is a place in the northwest part of Missouri, a state in the United States. It's called a county. In 2020, about 8,157 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Bethany. Harrison County was officially started on February 14, 1845. It was named after Albert G. Harrison, who was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Contents
Where is Harrison County Located?
Harrison County covers a total area of about 726 square miles. Most of this area, about 723 square miles, is land. The rest, about 3.9 square miles, is water.
Counties Nearby Harrison County
Harrison County shares borders with several other counties:
- Ringgold County, Iowa (to the north)
- Decatur County, Iowa (to the northeast)
- Mercer County (to the east)
- Grundy County (to the southeast)
- Daviess County (to the south)
- Gentry County (to the southwest)
- Worth County (to the northwest)
Main Roads in Harrison County
Several important roads pass through Harrison County, making it easy to travel around. These include:
Interstate 35
U.S. Route 69
U.S. Route 136
Route 13
Route 46
Route 146
.svg){kind=small}
Public Transportation
- Jefferson Lines provides bus services in the area.
Who Lives in Harrison County?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,447 | — | |
| 1860 | 10,601 | 333.2% | |
| 1870 | 14,635 | 38.1% | |
| 1880 | 20,304 | 38.7% | |
| 1890 | 21,033 | 3.6% | |
| 1900 | 24,398 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 20,466 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 19,719 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 17,233 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 16,525 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 14,107 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,603 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 10,257 | −11.6% | |
| 1980 | 9,890 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,469 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,850 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,957 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 8,157 | −8.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
|||
In 2010, there were 8,957 people living in Harrison County. This means there were about 12 people for every square mile. Most people (97.55%) were White. A small number were Native American, Black, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 1.57% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 3,669 households in the county. About 29.79% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.93 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 24.80% were under 18 years old. About 20.70% were 65 years or older. The average age was 42.6 years.
The median income for a household was $35,000 per year. For families, it was $47,788 per year. About 15.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 18.9% of those under 18.
What Religions are Practiced?
Many people in Harrison County are Protestant Christians. However, a large part of the population (37.69%) does not follow any specific religion. Among those who do, the most common groups are Southern Baptists, United Methodists, and Disciples of Christ.
Harrison County Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 7,618 | 93.4% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 32 | 0.4% |
| Native American (NH) | 30 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 23 | 0.28% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 283 | 3.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 | 2.1% |
Education in Harrison County
Harrison County has several schools where students can learn and grow.
Public Schools
- Cainsville R-I School District in Cainsville
- Cainsville Elementary School (grades PK-6)
- Cainsville High School (grades 7-12)
- Gilman City R-IV School District in Gilman City
- Gilman City Elementary School (grades PK-6)
- Gilman City High School (grades 7-12)
- North Harrison County R-III School District in Eagleville
- North Harrison County Elementary School (grades PK-5)
- North Harrison County High School (grades 6-12)
- Ridgeway R-V School District in Ridgeway
- Ridgeway Elementary School (grades PK-6)
- Ridgeway High School (grades 7-12)
- South Harrison County R-II School District in Bethany
- South Harrison County Early Childhood Educational Center (PK)
- South Harrison County Elementary School (grades K-6)
- South Harrison County High School (grades 7-12)
Private Schools
- Zadie Creek School in Eagleville (grades 2-9) - This school is for children from the Amish community.
Public Libraries
- Bethany Public Library is available for everyone to read and learn.
Towns and Communities
Harrison County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
- Bethany (This is the main town, or county seat)
- Cainsville
- Gilman City
- New Hampton
- Ridgeway
Villages
Smaller Communities (Unincorporated)
Local Divisions (Townships)
- Adams
- Bethany
- Butler
- Clay
- Colfax
- Cypress
- Dallas
- Fox Creek
- Grant
- Hamilton
- Jefferson
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Marion
- Sherman
- Sugar Creek
- Trail Creek
- Union
- Washington
- White Oak
Famous People from Harrison County
Some notable people have come from Harrison County:
- Babe Adams - A famous baseball pitcher who played in MLB.
- Leonard Boswell - A politician.
- Frank Buckles - The last American veteran who fought in World War I.
- Jesse N. Funk - A hero from World War I who received the Medal of Honor.
- Tyler Luellen - A football player for the University of Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Harrison (Misuri) para niños
