Rural living with access to urban amenities.
Harrison County, Indiana is one of the region’s most historic communities. With a mixture of industries, Harrison County has the best of both worlds for rural living and easy access to urban amenities. Corydon, Harrison County’s largest town, is Indiana’s original state capital and is a vibrant community with a variety of activities, attractions, and opportunities for families and visitors. The county is one of Indiana’s fastest-growing communities but still boasts a strong inventory of available land and property.
Harrison County has strategically developed large areas of land within a short drive of one of the nation’s hubs for logistics, UPS Worldport. Lanesville Business Park is located directly off I-64, is zoned for light manufacturing and distribution, is less than 20 minutes from UPS Worldport, and has available sites ready for development.
The largest employers in the county include Caesars Casino, Martinrea, Harrison County Hospital, and Lucas Oil Products. Harrison County’s agrarian roots have translated into a strong and skilled workforce with an above-average workforce participation rate. Additionally, businesses have partnered with the Harrison County School system to promote career-readiness and train students for in-demand jobs.
Harrison County by the Numbers
Harrison County
Harrison County
| Harrison County | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,014 | 39,530 | 1.3% |
| Gross Regional Product | $1,082,923,058 | $1,402,282,319 | 29.5% |
| Median Household Income | $63,586 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $30,288 | ||
| Poverty Level | 8.4% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 65.8% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 31.4 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 723 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 4.2% | ||
| Education: Less than 9th Grade | 1,097 | 592 | -46.0% |
| Education: 9-12th Grade | 2,441 | 2,071 | -15.2% |
| Education: High School Diploma | 11,429 | 11,876 | 3.9% |
| Education: Some College | 6,026 | 5,889 | -2.3% |
| Education: Associate's Degree | 2,043 | 2,152 | 5.3% |
| Education: Bachelor's Degree | 2,635 | 3,681 | 39.7% |
| Education: Graduate Degree and Higher | 1,311 | 1,806 | 37.8% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.5% | ||
| Median House Value | $169,400 | ||
| Median Rent | $820 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 86.4% |
Greater Louisville Region
Greater Louisville Region
| Greater Louisville Region | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,434,953 | 1,517,937 | 5.8% |
| Gross Regional Product | $69,126,603,887 | $106,360,978,850 | 53.9% |
| Median Household Income | $71,033 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $34,919 | ||
| Poverty Level | 7.6% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.4% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 27.0 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 59,276 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 6.9% | ||
| Education: Less than 9th Grade | 41,826 | 28,187 | -32.6% |
| Education: 9-12th Grade | 84,226 | 66,209 | -21.4% |
| Education: High School Diploma | 312,017 | 315,945 | 1.3% |
| Education: Some College | 219,747 | 230,831 | 5.0% |
| Education: Associate's Degree | 71,758 | 96,301 | 34.2% |
| Education: Bachelor's Degree | 146,043 | 192,022 | 31.5% |
| Education: Graduate Degree or Higher | 93,667 | 123,660 | 32.0% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | ||
| Median House Value | $178,593 | ||
| Median Monthly Rent | $847 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 90.1% |
United States
United States
| United States | 2012 | 2022 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 313,877,662 | 334,161,482 | 6.5% |
| Gross Regional Product | $15,912,802,819,300 | $24,767,834,615,600 | 55.6% |
| Median Household Income | $69,021 | ||
| Per Capita Income | $37,638 | ||
| Poverty Level | 8.9% | ||
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ||
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 62.7% | ||
| Average Commute Time | 26.8 | ||
| Number of Remote Workers | 15,061,684 | ||
| Percent of Remote Workers | 9.7% | ||
| Education: Less than 9th Grade | 12,837,123 | 10,919,561 | -14.9% |
| Education: 9-12th Grade | 17,391,417 | 14,341,868 | -17.5% |
| Education: High School Diploma | 58,751,740 | 60,598,861 | 3.1% |
| Education: Some College | 44,359,412 | 45,588,261 | 2.8% |
| Education: Associate's Degree | 16,032,807 | 20,324,521 | 26.8% |
| Education: Bachelor's Degree | 37,281,933 | 47,929,733 | 28.6% |
| Education: Graduate Degree or Higher | 22,125,353 | 30,620,664 | 38.4% |
| Homeowner Vacancy Rate | 1.2% | ||
| Median House Value | $244,900 | ||
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,163 | ||
| Percent Occupied Housing Units | 88.8% |