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West Harrison

Indiana · 334 residents (2025 est.) · 0.221 sq mi
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West Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,200. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
Unchangedsince 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,290 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:334 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2132953774595411990201020202024West Harrison
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,200
+91%since 2000
from $12,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−9%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−14%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(242)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.9%(11)
Other10.5%(30)
Diversity Score33.3%(95)
Diversity Score
33
+1791%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Harrison, Indiana?

West Harrison, Indiana has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Harrison, Indiana?

The typical household in West Harrison, Indiana earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Harrison, Indiana expensive?

In West Harrison, Indiana, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in West Harrison, Indiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Harrison, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Harrison, Indiana?

About 19.3% of people in West Harrison, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Harrison, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Harrison, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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