State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,171.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.18%
Growth Since 2010
1.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
45,185
World Population Review
Harrison, Arkansas Population 2021
13,126
Harrison is a city located in Boone County Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Boone County. With a 2020 population of 13,126, it is the 29th largest city in Arkansas and the 2550th largest city in the United States . Harrison is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,943 in 2010. Harrison reached it's highest population of 13,137 in 2012. Spanning over 11 miles, Harrison has a population density of 1,172 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harrison is $52,681 with a poverty rate of 22.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $620 per month, and the median house value is $117,900. The median age in Harrison is 36.2 years, 34.7 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Harrison Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison was:
- White: 93.57%
- Two or more races: 4.68%
- Native American: 0.67%
- Black or African American: 0.62%
- Asian: 0.41%
- Other race: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Harrison, Arkansas is 13,126 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,057.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,943.
Harrison, Arkansas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,185 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 45,185 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 45,185 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 45,185 | -89 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 45,274 | 167 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 45,107 | 142 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 44,965 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 44,983 | -387 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 45,370 | -15 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 45,385 | 48 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 45,337 | 140 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 45,197 | 0.00% |
Harrison Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,223 | 93.57% |
| Two or More Races | 611 | 4.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 88 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.41% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.05% |
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Harrison Population by Race
Harrison Population Pyramid $2021
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Harrison Population by Age
Harrison Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,578 | 2.28 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 2,380 | 1.18 | 40.8 |
| Married | 2,134 | 3.12 | 72.9 |
| Female | 661 | 3.06 | 32.8 |
| Male | 403 | 3.05 | 37.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Harrison Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 343 | 3.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 743 | 8.50% |
| High School Graduate | 2,926 | 33.47% |
| Some College | 2,292 | 26.22% |
| Associates Degree | 816 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,010 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 613 | 7.01% |
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Harrison Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Harrison Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,096 | 7,115 | 1,584 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 198 | |
| Hispanic | 140 | 140 | 11 |
| Native American | 88 | 88 | |
| Black | 78 | 78 | |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 28 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 |
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 73.68%.
Harrison Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,392
Average Earnings
$32,145
Average Male
$24,575
Average Female
Harrison Earnings by Educational Attainment
Harrison Language by Age
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Harrison Language
98.69% of Harrison residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
Harrison Language
Harrison Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,602 | 2,398 | 20.67% |
| Multiple | 611 | 465 | 76.10% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 38 | 13.43% |
| Black | 81 | 3 | 3.70% |
22.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.94%
Male Poverty Rate
28.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harrison
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Multiple, with 76.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Black, with 3.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.39%.
Harrison Poverty
Harrison Poverty Rate by Education
Harrison Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Harrison Married by Age and Sex
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Harrison Marriage
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 45-54.
Harrison Marital Status by Race
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Harrison Marital Status
Harrison Veterans by War
Harrison Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 912 | 9.63% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 18.23% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4.39% |
| Other Race | 6 | 100.00% |
Harrison Veterans by Race
Harrison Veterans by Education
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9.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Harrison Veterans by Education
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60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Harrison Employment by Age
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Harrison Employment by Race
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Harrison Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.38% of Harrison residents were born in the United States, with 53.04% having been born in Arkansas. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Harrison Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,126 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 13,103 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 13,080 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 13,057 | -51 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 13,108 | 39 | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 13,069 | 39 | 0.30% |
| 2015 | 13,030 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 13,045 | -83 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 13,128 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 13,137 | 73 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 13,064 | 127 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 12,937 | 785 | 0.63% |
| 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% |