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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Harrison Micro

Harrison, AR · 2 counties · 42,556 residents · 1,410.799 sq mi
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Harrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,930. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,380.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
42,556
+18%since 1990
from 35,963 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K38K41K43K46K1990201020202024Harrison
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,930
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,480 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,692
+65%since 1990
from $9,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,380
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,327 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(35,641)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(190)
Asian0.2%(67)
Diversity Score3.5%(1,261)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(41,240)
Black0.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(453)
Asian0.3%(121)
Diversity Score3.7%(1,570)
Diversity Score
4
+5%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

HarrisonCENTRAL13,802
What's inside

2 component counties

Boone CountyCENTRAL38,628Newton County7,026
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrison, AR?

Harrison, AR has about 42,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrison, AR?

The typical household in Harrison, AR earns about $28,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrison, AR expensive?

In Harrison, AR, the median home is worth about $70,380, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, AR?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harrison, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrison, AR?

About 15.9% of people in Harrison, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrison, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrison, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,593 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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