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Harrison

Georgia · 489 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,800. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−4%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3163844535215891990201020202024Harrison
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,872
+39%since 2000
from $11,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(108)
Black72.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score52%(254)
Diversity Score
52
+32%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.2%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Georgia?

Harrison, Georgia has about 489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Georgia?

The typical household in Harrison, Georgia earns about $34,250 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Georgia?

About 2.5% 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 28.7% 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 78 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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