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Harris

Iowa · 151 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Harris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,856. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,500. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−25%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+52%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231501772042311990201020202024Harris
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,856
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,819
+102%since 2000
from $15,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade64.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score10.1%(15)
Diversity Score
10
+4%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
28.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris, Iowa?

Harris, Iowa has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris, Iowa?

The typical household in Harris, Iowa earns about $43,856 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 $59,500, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Harris, Iowa?

About 5.2% 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 5.8% of people in Harris, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harris, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harris, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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