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Harrison

Michigan · 2,171 residents (2025 est.) · 3.715 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $135,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
2,110
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+21%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harrison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,430
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,392 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,450
+58%since 2000
from $15,443 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,979)
Black2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,895)
Black1.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(94)
Diversity Score23.7%(500)
Diversity Score
24
+127%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Michigan?

Harrison, Michigan has about 2,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Michigan?

The typical household in Harrison, Michigan earns about $39,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Michigan expensive?

In Harrison, Michigan, the median home is worth about $135,100, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Michigan?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Michigan?

About 25.5% of people in Harrison, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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