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Harrison

Georgia · 318 residents (2025 est.) · 1.707 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,323. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 1% 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 $67,100. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
−10%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+35%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:318 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3163844535215891990201020202024Harrison
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,323
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,750
+82%since 2000
from $11,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−10%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing17%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(97)
Black79.4%(404)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(90)
Black77.3%(354)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score45.4%(208)
Diversity Score
45
+15%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.2%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Georgia?

Harrison, Georgia has about 458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Georgia?

The typical household in Harrison, Georgia earns about $34,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Georgia expensive?

In Harrison, Georgia, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Georgia?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Georgia?

About 29.9% of people in Harrison, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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