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Harrison

Illinois · 895 residents · 2.106 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
895
+11%since 2019
from 805 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
425 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 382 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+27%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7308379441K1K201020202024Harrison
2024830
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,977
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,396 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,942
+13%since 2019
from $21,155 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $655 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−34%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian1.6%(13)
Other6.1%(49)
Diversity Score19.7%(159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(773)
Black5.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other7.3%(65)
Diversity Score35.5%(317)
Diversity Score
35
+80%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−10%since 2019
from 39.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
Female
59.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Illinois?

Harrison, Illinois has about 895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Illinois?

The typical household in Harrison, Illinois earns about $48,977 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Illinois?

About 11.2% 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 8.4% 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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