Harrison County GIS Maps
Harrison County, Kentucky, has 18,692 residents and covers 306.4 square miles. The population declined 0.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Harrison County is 21097.
Cynthiana is the county's largest population center. Harrison County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Harrison County Trends
- Population
- 18,692▾
- Median Home Value
- $188,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,982▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Harrison County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Harrison County Population
Harrison County had 18,692 residents in 2020. That was 0.8% lower than in 2010. Harrison County added 709 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 61 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Cynthiana and Berry.
Population Trend in Harrison County KY
Harrison County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Harrison County Zip Codes
Harrison County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Cynthiana (41031) and Berry (41003). Cynthiana is the largest zip by population, with about 16,341 residents or 87% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 102% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Harrison County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41031 | Cynthiana | 16,341 | ▴ 2.9% |
| 41003 | Berry | 2,671 | ▾ -4.1% |
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Harrison County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Harrison County Demographics
Harrison County has a median age of 42.4, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 23.2% of residents are under 18, while 18.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Harrison County KY
Median Age
42.4
Under 18
23.2%
Age 65+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
20.1%
Harrison County School Districts
Harrison County is served by 1 public school district with 2,982 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Harrison County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County School District | 2,982 | 100% | ▴ 1.4% |
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Harrison County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Harrison County Housing & Real Estate
Harrison County has a median home value of $188,900 and a median gross rent of $755. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $331,175 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Harrison County Housing Mix
Harrison County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Harrison County Housing Trends
Harrison County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Harrison County, KY
Harrison County has 641 business listings across 242 categories. The largest categories in Harrison County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (44, 6.9%), Farm (19, 3.0%), and Baptist Church (13, 2.0%). The full Harrison County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Harrison County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Harrison County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 44 | 6.9% |
| Farm | 19 | 3.0% |
| Baptist Church | 13 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 12 | 1.9% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 10 | 1.6% |
| Pharmacies | 10 | 1.6% |
| Public And Government Association | 9 | 1.4% |
| Grocery Stores | 9 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 9 | 1.4% |
Harrison County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Mobile Homes | Accommodation | Cynthiana |
| Southern States Cynthiana KY | Agricultural Cooperatives | Cynthiana |
| Bedford Family Farm | Agriculture | Cynthiana |
| Cynthiana Harrison County Airport | Airport | Cynthiana |
| Cynthiana-Harrison County Airport | Airport Terminal | Cynthiana |
| Allergy Partners of Boone County & Eastern Kentucky | Allergist | Cynthiana |
| Biancke's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Cynthiana |
| Harrison County Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Cynthiana |
| Uniques | Antique Store | Cynthiana |
| Robynwood Apartments | Apartments | Cynthiana |
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Harrison County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Harrison County Basemaps
Harrison County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Harrison County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Harrison County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.