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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison

Tennessee · 7,630 residents · 6.742 sq mi
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Harrison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $98,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,630
+6%since 1990
from 7,191 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,132 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,067 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+11%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Harrison
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,393
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,893
+54%since 1990
from $14,819 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$559
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $405 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
18.1% rent
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,796)
Black3.4%(247)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(90)
Asian1%(73)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(6,391)
Black12.9%(985)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(89)
Asian0.7%(53)
Diversity Score32.5%(2,480)
32
+104%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 23.1 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, Tennessee?

Harrison, Tennessee has about 7,630 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, Tennessee?

The typical household in Harrison, Tennessee earns about $49,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, Tennessee expensive?

In Harrison, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, Tennessee?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, Tennessee?

About 3.1% of people in Harrison, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 439 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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