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Harrison

Nebraska · 251 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $46,100. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Nebraska median. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
251
−10%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+5%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822232653063471990201020202024Harrison
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,137
+27%since 2000
from $15,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−53.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+57%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−37%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Nebraska?

Harrison, Nebraska has about 251 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Nebraska?

The typical household in Harrison, Nebraska earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Nebraska expensive?

In Harrison, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Nebraska?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Nebraska?

About 16.7% of people in Harrison, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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