Harrison is a city located in Arkansas. With a 2020 population of 13,181, it is the 29th largest city in Arkansas and the 2536th largest city in the United States. Harrison is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,943 in 2010. Spanning over 11 miles, Harrison has a population density of 1,177 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harrison is $49,413 with a poverty rate of 21.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $617 per month, and the median house value is $105,900. The median age in Harrison is 36 years, 33.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 45,209 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 45,247 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 45,285 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 45,323 | 203 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 45,120 | 150 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 44,970 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 44,981 | -385 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 45,366 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 45,379 | 47 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 45,332 | 134 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 45,198 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,462 | 95.36% |
| Two or More Races | 354 | 2.71% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.45% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,369 | 2.37 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 2,215 | 1.19 | 43.4 |
| Married | 2,021 | 3.41 | 71.9 |
| Female | 726 | 2.69 | 25.8 |
| Male | 407 | 3.06 | 37.3 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 391 | 4.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 754 | 8.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,841 | 32.86% |
| Some College | 2,438 | 28.20% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 974 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 627 | 7.25% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,160 | 7,015 | 1,566 |
| Multiple Races | 157 | 157 | |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 11 |
| Black | 100 | 100 | |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.86%.
$27,083
Average Earnings
$30,095
Average Male
$25,791
Average Female
98.94% of Harrison residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,888 | 2,518 | 21.18% |
| Multiple | 354 | 145 | 40.96% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 33 | 12.41% |
| Black | 118 | 18 | 15.25% |
21.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.18%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Multiple, with 40.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Hispanic, with 12.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 884 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 22.09% |
| 2 or More | 19 | 10.33% |
11.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
99.34% of Harrison residents were born in the United States, with 55.62% having been born in Arkansas. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,181 | 47 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 13,134 | 47 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 13,087 | -28 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 13,115 | 47 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 13,068 | 42 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 13,026 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 13,039 | -82 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 13,121 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 13,130 | 74 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 13,056 | 125 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 12,931 | 779 | 0.62% |
| 2000 | 12,152 | 2,230 | 2.05% |
| 1990 | 9,922 | 355 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 9,567 | 2,328 | 2.83% |
| 1970 | 7,239 | 659 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 6,580 | 1,038 | 1.73% |
| 1950 | 5,542 | 1,304 | 2.72% |
| 1940 | 4,238 | 612 | 1.57% |
| 1930 | 3,626 | 149 | 0.42% |
| 1920 | 3,477 | 0.00% |