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Harrison

New Jersey · 13,620 residents · 1.211 sq mi
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Harrison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,193. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,620
−6%since 2000
from 14,424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,247 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 11,911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Harrison
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,193
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,857
+18%since 2000
from $18,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
69.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(4,818)
Black1.3%(173)
Hispanic / Latino44.2%(6,017)
Asian16.1%(2,198)
Other2.1%(290)
Diversity Score80.8%(11,009)
Diversity Score
81
+8%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
27.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
57.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, New Jersey?

Harrison, New Jersey has about 13,620 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison, New Jersey earns about $51,193 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 $341,000, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, New Jersey?

About 24.0% 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 15.0% of people in Harrison, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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