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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrison

Arkansas · 9,922 residents · 11.125 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,309. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,230 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,922
−18%vs 2000
vs 12,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
892 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Harrison
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,309
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,850 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,412
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,909 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $414 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
2.7
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(11,714)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(186)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(651)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(9,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(89)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other1.1%(105)
Diversity Score5.5%(544)
5
+2%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harrison, Arkansas?

Harrison, Arkansas has about 9,922 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrison, Arkansas earns about $18,309 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Arkansas?

About 13.1% 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 15.5% of people in Harrison, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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