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Harris

Iowa · 200 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Harris has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $28,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

Total population
200
+23%since 1990
from 163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.1
−13%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231501772042311990201020202024Harris
2024222
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(10)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.5%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195%(10)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 249%(18)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(27)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.5%(39)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.5%(27)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.5%(15)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843%(6)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+116%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,788
+95%since 1990
from $8,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
31.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harris on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(8)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican48.6%(108)
Ancestry
German21.6%(48)
English8.6%(19)
Irish4.1%(9)
Dutch2.3%(5)
Norwegian1.8%(4)
American1.4%(3)
French0.9%(2)
Danish0.5%(1)
French Canadian0.5%(1)
Swiss0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−47%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(19)
Married57.1%(48)
Widowed6%(5)
Divorced14.3%(12)
Women 15+
Never married32.2%(29)
Married55.6%(50)
Widowed4.4%(4)
Divorced7.8%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris, Iowa?

Harris, Iowa has about 200 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harris, Iowa?

The typical household in Harris, Iowa earns about $35,625 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 $28,500, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Harris, Iowa?

About 6.4% 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 14.1% 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 37 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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