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Harrison

Ohio · 12,563 residents · 5.341 sq mi
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Harrison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
12,563
+68%since 2000
from 7,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,352 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 1,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+12%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K14K1990201020202024Harrison
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,496
+81%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,326)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(11,663)
Black0.7%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(196)
Asian0.8%(95)
Other1.3%(165)
Diversity Score10.9%(1,368)
Diversity Score
11
+306%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, Ohio?

Harrison, Ohio has about 12,563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Ohio?

The typical household in Harrison, Ohio earns about $75,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Ohio expensive?

In Harrison, Ohio, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Ohio?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Ohio?

About 6.6% of people in Harrison, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,045 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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