Harrison County, Mississippi
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Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 208,621,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seats are Biloxi and Gulfport.[2] The county is named after U.S. President William Henry Harrison.[3]
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Harrison County | |
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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 |
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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.