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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison

Arkansas · 12,152 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 $27,850. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $73,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,152
+22%since 1990
from 9,922 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,092 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 892 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+4%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Harrison
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,850
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,909
+62%since 1990
from $10,412 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.6
−2%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

16.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,152 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrison, Arkansas earns about $27,850 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Arkansas?

About 16.2% 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 16.2% 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 2,230 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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