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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrison

New Jersey · 13,425 residents · 1.211 sq mi
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Harrison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,969. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $140,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,425
−7%vs 2000
vs 14,424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,086 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 11,911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,969
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,350 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,763
−26%vs 2000
vs $18,490 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $163,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $723 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
33.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.0% in 2000
66.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+5%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(6,756)
Black0.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino37%(5,333)
Asian11.8%(1,700)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(10,821)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,915)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(3,857)
Asian6%(802)
Other5.1%(682)
Diversity Score58.9%(7,906)
Diversity Score
59
−22%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.4%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, New Jersey?

Harrison, New Jersey has about 13,425 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, New Jersey?

The typical household in Harrison, New Jersey earns about $33,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, New Jersey expensive?

In Harrison, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $140,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, New Jersey?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, New Jersey?

About 11.5% of people in Harrison, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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