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Harrison

Michigan · 2,114 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 $22,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,800. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,114
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harrison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,564
+7%since 2000
from $15,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,943)
Black1.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(53)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other4.7%(98)
Diversity Score21.6%(457)
Diversity Score
22
+107%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% 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
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Michigan?

Harrison, Michigan has about 2,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Michigan?

The typical household in Harrison, Michigan earns about $22,000 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Michigan?

About 11.4% 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 25.7% 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 279 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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