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Iowa · 146 residents (2025 est.) · 1.002 sq mi
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Harris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,500. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
+11%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+72%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1231501772042311990201020202024Harris
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,911
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,746
+164%since 2000
from $15,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.221
−56%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade70.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$87,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.6%
−92.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+103%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score63.6%(141)
Diversity Score
64
+556%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
41.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−16%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.9%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
61.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
20.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
43.7%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.0%
+41.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris, Iowa?

Harris, Iowa has about 222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris, Iowa?

The typical household in Harris, Iowa earns about $53,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harris, Iowa expensive?

In Harris, Iowa, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Harris, Iowa?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harris, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harris, Iowa?

About 11.0% of people in Harris, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harris, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harris, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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