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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Harrison Micro

Harrison, AR · 2 counties · 44,598 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 $45,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,184. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
44,598
+5%since 2000
from 42,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K38K41K43K46K1990201020202024Harrison
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,282
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,930 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,104
+54%since 2000
from $15,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,184
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,380 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(41,240)
Black0.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(453)
Asian0.3%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,570)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(40,411)
Black0.2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,055)
Asian0.6%(257)
Other3.3%(1,458)
Diversity Score15.8%(7,053)
Segregation Score12.7%(5,655)
Diversity Score
16
+329%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 44,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrison, AR?

The typical household in Harrison, AR earns about $45,282 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 $127,184, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Harrison, AR?

About 17.5% 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 13.1% 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 8,635 residents, a change of about 24 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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