Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 208,621, making it the second-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seats are Biloxi and Gulfport. The county is named after U.S. President William Henry Harrison.
Harrison County | |
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Dan M. Russell Jr. United States Courthouse in Gulfport, Harrison County | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 30°25′N 89°05′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Named for | William Henry Harrison |
| Seat | Biloxi and Gulfport |
| Largest city | Gulfport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 976 sq mi (2,530 km2) |
| • Land | 574 sq mi (1,490 km2) |
| • Water | 402 sq mi (1,040 km2) 41% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 208,621 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 211,044 |
| • Density | 362/sq mi (140/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | harrisoncountyms |
Harrison County is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area.
The county was severely damaged from both Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, causing catastrophic effects.
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