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Harrison

Illinois · 970 residents · 2.106 sq mi
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Harrison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
970
+8%vs 2011
vs 902 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
461 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 428 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+62%vs 2011
vs 23.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308379441K1K201020202024Harrison
2024830
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,902
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,772 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,070
−5%vs 2011
vs $20,080 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.2%
US avg: 7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $93,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $824 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−24.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.0% in 2011
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(885)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(881)
Black3.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(167)
Diversity Score
17
+271%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 20.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
Female
63.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Illinois?

Harrison, Illinois has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Illinois?

The typical household in Harrison, Illinois earns about $41,902 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Illinois?

About 12.3% 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 15.5% of people in Harrison, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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