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Harristown

Illinois · 1,367 residents · 1.797 sq mi
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Harristown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,367
+2%since 2000
from 1,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
761 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Harristown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,720
+22%since 2000
from $18,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,321)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,345)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score2.6%(35)
Diversity Score
3
+52%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harristown, Illinois?

Harristown, Illinois has about 1,367 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harristown, Illinois?

The typical household in Harristown, Illinois earns about $52,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harristown, Illinois expensive?

In Harristown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Harristown, Illinois?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harristown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harristown, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Harristown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harristown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harristown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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