Harrison township is located in Blackford County Indiana. Harrison township has a 2024 population of 2,300. Harrison township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,342 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison township is $77,800 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Harrison township is 39.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,827 | 93.42% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,103 | 2.74 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 529 | 3.92 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 423 | 1.15 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 99 | 3.06 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 52 | 3.08 | 75 | 25 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 15.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 5.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 926 | 46.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 331 | 16.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,934 | 1,719 | 197 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,563 | $43,750 | $64,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,391 | $43,625 | $39,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,148 | $27,969 | $28,224 |
| Overall | $39,670 | $39,625 | $39,680 |
| Some College | $30,865 | $24,425 | $38,533 |
$39,670
Average Earnings
$39,625
Average Male
$39,680
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.76% of Harrison township residents speak only English, while 2.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,705 | 359 | 13.27% |
| Multiple | 170 | 24 | 14.12% |
| Asian | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.1%
Male Poverty Rate
16.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Asian, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is White, with 13.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.91% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| High School | 11.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.55% |
| Male Employed | 7.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,861 | $100,910 |
| Households | $60,777 | $77,800 |
| Married Families | $88,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,648 | $38,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 7.57% |
| Black | 10 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.07%
Born in Harrison township
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.44% of Harrison township residents were born in the United States, with 77.07% having been born in Indiana. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,280 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 2,284 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 2,288 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 2,292 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 2,296 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 2,300 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 2,304 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 2,308 | -25 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 2,333 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 2,342 | -98 | -4.02% |
| 2019 | 2,440 | -31 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 2,471 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 2,487 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 2,504 | -26 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 2,530 | -23 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,553 | -23 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 2,576 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 2,589 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 2,616 | -26 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 2,642 | 0 | 0% |