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Harrison

Michigan · 2,108 residents · 3.715 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,392. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,108
+15%since 1990
from 1,835 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,392
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,443
+52%since 1990
from $10,162 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.5%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$351
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(95)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,979)
Black2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.7%(15)
Diversity Score10.4%(220)
Diversity Score
10
+101%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Michigan?

Harrison, Michigan has about 2,108 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Michigan?

The typical household in Harrison, Michigan earns about $26,392 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Michigan?

About 12.8% 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 18.5% 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 273 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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