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Harris

Iowa · 170 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Harris has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
170
−15%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+25%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231501772042311990201020202024Harris
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,498
+131%since 2000
from $15,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade55.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−3%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(17)
Diversity Score23.3%(40)
Diversity Score
23
+141%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
41.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris, Iowa?

Harris, Iowa has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris, Iowa?

The typical household in Harris, Iowa earns about $49,821 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 $38,800.

How educated are people in Harris, Iowa?

About 1.3% 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 8.8% 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 7 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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