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Harrison

South Dakota · 52 residents · 0.108 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $30,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Dakota median. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
+2%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−42%since 2000
from 62.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
03265971302000201020202024Harrison
20240
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$46,218
+251%since 2000
from $13,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical28.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2019
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−67.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+33%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+43.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+39.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
32.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, South Dakota?

Harrison, South Dakota has about 52 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, South Dakota?

The typical household in Harrison, South Dakota earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, South Dakota expensive?

In Harrison, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $30,600.

How educated are people in Harrison, South Dakota?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, South Dakota?

About 7.5% of people in Harrison, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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