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CITY · 2010 ACS

Harrison

Arkansas · 12,943 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 $34,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,943
+7%since 2000
from 12,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Harrison
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(877)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(821)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.2%(806)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.8%(884)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247%(907)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.1%(1,567)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.9%(1,542)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.7%(1,640)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.1%(1,437)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.6%(1,110)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.8%(883)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.6%(469)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,431
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,850 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,280
+38%since 2000
from $16,909 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+2%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(12,245)
Black0.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(286)
Asian0.7%(94)
Other2.1%(272)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(316)
Argentine0.2%(23)
Costa Rican0.1%(17)
Salvadoran0.1%(17)
Ancestry
Irish16.6%(2,145)
German15.2%(1,969)
American11.7%(1,513)
English11.3%(1,462)
Scottish3.7%(484)
French2.4%(308)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(219)
Italian1.4%(187)
Dutch1.4%(185)
Polish0.9%(118)
Swedish0.7%(87)
Czech0.7%(85)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(50)
Arab0.4%(49)
Lebanese0.4%(49)
Norwegian0.4%(46)
Hungarian0.3%(42)
Swiss0.2%(31)
British0.2%(29)
Danish0.2%(29)
Greek0.2%(22)
Portuguese0.1%(18)
Finnish0.1%(13)
West Indian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Arkansas?

Harrison, Arkansas has about 12,943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrison, Arkansas earns about $34,431 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 $108,400, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Arkansas?

About 16.9% 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 14.8% 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 3,021 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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