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Harrison

Arkansas · 13,802 residents (2025 est.) · 11.125 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,350
+10%since 2000
from 12,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,802 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Harrison
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(577)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(951)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(649)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(743)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(766)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.1%(1,888)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(1,650)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(1,174)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(1,834)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(1,457)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(1,127)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(534)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,056
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,850 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,205
+61%since 2000
from $16,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−13%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+24%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harrison on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(11,714)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(186)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(12,071)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(782)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other3.3%(444)
Diversity Score
22
+83%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(458)
Honduran0.8%(102)
Panamanian0.3%(37)
Puerto Rican0.2%(30)
Salvadoran0.2%(24)
Spaniard0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese0.2%(29)
Ancestry
English17.8%(2,380)
Irish15.6%(2,078)
German15.2%(2,032)
American6.8%(907)
Scottish4%(538)
French3.8%(513)
Italian2.9%(392)
Polish2.7%(355)
Dutch1.9%(250)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(161)
Lithuanian0.7%(91)
Swiss0.6%(84)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.6%(76)
Welsh0.4%(59)
Swedish0.4%(55)
Bulgarian0.4%(48)
Belgian0.3%(41)
British0.2%(29)
Greek0.2%(29)
Czech0.1%(20)
Portuguese0.1%(18)
Ukrainian0.1%(16)
Romanian0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(1,736)
Married46.5%(2,496)
Widowed4.1%(221)
Divorced17.1%(920)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(1,347)
Married39.9%(2,317)
Widowed19.3%(1,119)
Divorced17.5%(1,017)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Arkansas?

Harrison, Arkansas has about 13,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrison, Arkansas earns about $44,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Arkansas expensive?

In Harrison, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Arkansas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Arkansas?

About 14.9% of people in Harrison, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,428 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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