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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison

New York · 24,154 residents · 16.766 sq mi
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Harrison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,738. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $465,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,154
+4%since 1990
from 23,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,441 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+8%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,738
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,324 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$49,652
+54%since 1990
from $32,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$465,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $469,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,167
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $778 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
35.8% rent
5.8
−31%since 1990
from 8.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(21,774)
Black1.4%(329)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,233)
Asian4.1%(966)
Diversity Score26.1%(6,073)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(20,584)
Black1.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,618)
Asian5.4%(1,309)
Diversity Score30.7%(7,409)
31
+18%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harrison, New York?

Harrison, New York has about 24,154 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrison, New York earns about $80,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, New York expensive?

In Harrison, New York, the median home is worth about $465,000, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, New York?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Harrison, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 846 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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