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Harrison

Illinois · 830 residents · 2.106 sq mi
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Harrison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,632. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $176,100. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
−12%since 2023
from 948 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 450 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.3
+12%since 2023
from 57.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308379441K1K201020202024Harrison
2024830
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.2%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.6%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(28)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.3%(127)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.8%(73)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.5%(29)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.9%(57)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(98)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435.1%(291)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849%(75)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,689
+19%since 2023
from $29,101 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−3%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $695 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(539)
Black5.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(83)
Asian1.9%(18)
Other26.6%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(501)
Black4.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(52)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other28.2%(234)
Diversity Score
69
−8%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(39)
Mexican1.6%(13)
Ancestry
German27.6%(229)
English21.1%(175)
Irish7.6%(63)
French1.8%(15)
Welsh1.4%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+4%since 2023
from 34.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Female
50.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(151)
Married51.2%(195)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.2%(35)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(101)
Married62.2%(255)
Widowed6.3%(26)
Divorced6.8%(28)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Illinois?

Harrison, Illinois has about 830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Illinois?

The typical household in Harrison, Illinois earns about $77,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Illinois expensive?

In Harrison, Illinois, the median home is worth about $176,100, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Illinois?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in Harrison, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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