Harrison township is located in Fayette County Indiana. Harrison township has a 2024 population of 6,235. Harrison township is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,237 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison township is $58,179 with a poverty rate of 21.43%. The median age in Harrison township is 44.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,963 | 95.53% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,711 | 2.26 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 1,110 | 2.83 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 1,004 | 1.49 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 408 | 2.48 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 189 | 2.62 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 409 | 9.78% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 283 | 6.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,029 | 48.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 970 | 23.21% |
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 | 4,035 | 3,513 | 378 |
| Black | 67 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 14 | 4 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 19.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,068 | $83,182 | $35,230 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,819 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,721 | $43,083 | $27,353 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,179 | $40,855 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,478 | $46,974 | $28,783 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $59,038 | $28,125 |
$38,478
Average Earnings
$46,974
Average Male
$28,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.1% of Harrison township residents speak only English, while 1.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,797 | 1,179 | 20.34% |
| Multiple | 185 | 83 | 44.86% |
| Black | 78 | 41 | 52.56% |
21.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.94%
Male Poverty Rate
22.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Black, with 52.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is White, with 20.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.83% |
| High School | 16.71% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.27% |
| Female Employed | 21.72% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,771 | $63,751 |
| Households | $46,997 | $58,179 |
| Married Families | $69,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,679 | $47,503 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
494
Number of Veterans
407
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 278 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 211 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 10.19% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
76.32%
Born in Harrison township
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.78% of Harrison township residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% having been born in Indiana. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,205 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 6,211 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 6,217 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 6,223 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 6,229 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 6,235 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,241 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,247 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 6,246 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 6,237 | 124 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 6,113 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 6,110 | -29 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 6,139 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 6,167 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 6,206 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 6,220 | -103 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 6,323 | -32 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,355 | -55 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 6,410 | -46 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 6,456 | 0 | 0% |