Time Zone: Harrison County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Marshall is the Seat for Harrison County.
Harrison County was founded in 1839 and was created by taking area from ShelbyCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Harrison had a population of 64,795 people. This is an increase of 4.32% since the last Census (which gave a population of 62,110 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Harrison represented 0.3% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 49th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 65,631 | +5.67% | +1.29% since 2009 |
2009 | 64,795 | +4.32% | +1.6% since 2008 |
2008 | 63,775 | +2.68% | +0.75% since 2007 |
2007 | 63,299 | +1.91% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 62,110 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Harrison County Census Page for Harrison County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Harrison County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Harrison County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Marshall | 24,091 | 23,935 | 0.65% increase |
Hallsville | 3,171 | 2,772 | 14.39% increase |
Waskom | 2,180 | 2,068 | 5.42% increase |
Scottsville | 287 | 263 | 9.13% increase |
Uncertain | 157 | 150 | 4.67% increase |
Websites for Harrison County
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