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Harrison

New York · 28,218 residents · 16.766 sq mi
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Harrison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,393. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $871,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,218
+17%since 2000
from 24,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,683 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K27K29K31K1990201020202024Harrison
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,393
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,190
+35%since 2000
from $49,652 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$871,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,286
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,167 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+18%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(20,584)
Black1.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,618)
Asian5.4%(1,309)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(7,409)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(18,780)
Black2.6%(745)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(4,402)
Asian11.5%(3,231)
Other1.7%(478)
Diversity Score62.3%(17,570)
Diversity Score
62
+103%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, New York?

Harrison, New York has about 28,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrison, New York earns about $128,393 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 $871,800, and the typical rent is about $2,286 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, New York?

About 58.0% 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 4.6% 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 4,910 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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