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Missouri · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.154 sq mi
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Harris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−64%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+4%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
83869991291990201020202024Harris
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,150
+430%since 2000
from $7,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+16%since 2010
from 0.300 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade65.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$340
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
47.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harris on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(3)
Diversity Score24.1%(9)
Diversity Score
24
+52%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
95.7%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris, Missouri?

Harris, Missouri has about 38 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris, Missouri?

The typical household in Harris, Missouri earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harris, Missouri expensive?

In Harris, Missouri, the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Harris, Missouri?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harris, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harris, Missouri?

About 7.9% of people in Harris, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harris, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Harris, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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