RANK #730 / 996 · POP 69,098 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.1%
Harrison County, Texas, is defined by its East Texas timberlands and the historic city of Marshall, its county seat. Marshall, 152 miles east of Dallas and 39 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana, offers a small-town feel with access to larger cities. The county is heavily forested with pine, cypress, and oak, and its northern and eastern parts are drained by Little Cypress Creek, Cypress Bayou, and Caddo Lake. Caddo Lake State Park provides opportunities for paddling under bald cypress trees, fishing, hiking, and camping. The county also maintains numerous historic sites, including the 1901 Harrison County Courthouse.
Life in Harrison County combines a rural atmosphere with community amenities. The county has several school districts, including Marshall ISD, which offers competitive teacher salaries and facilities. Commute times are generally shorter than the national average, with Marshall's average one-way commute at 16.5 minutes. Public transportation, including a flex bus route system in Marshall, is available for local and out-of-county travel. The local economy is experiencing growth, with recent investments across various sectors.
Contracting economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Peregrine Energy Solutions Battery Energy Storage Facility
Peregrine Energy Solutions (Rocky Mountain Energy Development, LLC)
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$400M | Planned |
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Harrison Battery/Storage Project
Undisclosed
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$300M | Planned |
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Harrison Solar Project
Undisclosed
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$180M | Planned |
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Loop 390 / US 59 / I-369 Corridor Development
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Harrison County has a Boom Town Index score of 27/100, ranking #730 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -2.5% and a median household income of $63,427, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Harrison County is $164,400 with median rent at $912/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3858, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.6% year-over-year. Job growth: -2.5%. Home values changed -1.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.67% of Harrison County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.