Harrison town is located in Hudson County New Jersey. Harrison town has a 2024 population of 21,426. Harrison town is currently growing at a rate of 4.42% annually and its population has increased by 9.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison town is $109,408 with a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median age in Harrison town is 33.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,257 | 31.93% |
| Asian | 4,398 | 22.44% |
| Other race | 4,357 | 22.23% |
| Two or more races | 3,082 | 15.73% |
| Black or African American | 1,332 | 6.8% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,991 | 2.18 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 4,092 | 1.33 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Married | 3,561 | 2.92 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Female | 951 | 2.98 | 19.6 | 80.4 |
| Male | 387 | 2.44 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
18.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 681 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,096 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,330 | 22.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,073 | 27.05% |
| High School Graduate | 3,482 | 23.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,020 | 6.77% |
| Some College | 1,377 | 9.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,802 | 4,788 | 1,499 |
| White | 4,227 | 3,683 | 1,754 |
| Asian | 3,596 | 3,535 | 3,119 |
| Other Race | 2,883 | 2,229 | 383 |
| 2+ Races | 2,316 | 2,072 | 1,025 |
| Black | 959 | 959 | 732 |
| Native American | 165 | 128 | 90 |
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 86.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,016 | $86,210 | $71,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,114 | $108,982 | $82,877 |
| High School Graduate | $37,116 | $38,895 | $35,560 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,333 | $54,198 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,813 | $65,065 | $46,566 |
| Some College | $38,712 | $43,495 | $28,225 |
$60,813
Average Earnings
$65,065
Average Male
$46,566
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.34% of Harrison town residents speak only English, while 66.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,527 | 1,143 | 13.4% |
| White | 4,841 | 632 | 13.06% |
| Asian | 4,398 | 582 | 13.23% |
| Multiple | 3,082 | 511 | 16.58% |
| Other | 4,357 | 442 | 10.14% |
| Black | 1,332 | 240 | 18.02% |
| Native | 173 | 126 | 72.83% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.65%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison town is Native, with 72.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison town is Other, with 10.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.57% |
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 11.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.9% |
| Female Employed | 4.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,023 | $113,405 |
| Households | $82,290 | $109,408 |
| Married Families | $107,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,395 | $99,948 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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
383
Number of Veterans
376
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 1.15% |
| Other Race | 45 | 1.38% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 1.13% |
| Black | 19 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
25.32%
Born in Harrison town
45.01%
Native Born
54.99%
Foreign Born
28.35%
Non Citizen
26.64%
Naturalized
45.01% of Harrison town residents were born in the United States, with 25.32% having been born in New Jersey. 28.35% 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 | 25,956 | 906 | 3.62% |
| 2028 | 25,050 | 906 | 3.75% |
| 2027 | 24,144 | 906 | 3.9% |
| 2026 | 23,238 | 906 | 4.06% |
| 2025 | 22,332 | 906 | 4.23% |
| 2024 | 21,426 | 906 | 4.42% |
| 2023 | 20,520 | 906 | 4.62% |
| 2022 | 19,614 | 282 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 19,332 | -148 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 19,480 | -631 | -3.14% |
| 2019 | 20,111 | 2,380 | 13.42% |
| 2018 | 17,731 | 591 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 17,140 | 1,099 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 16,041 | 892 | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 15,149 | 441 | 3% |
| 2014 | 14,708 | 84 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 14,624 | 839 | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 13,785 | 46 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 13,739 | 178 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 13,561 | 0 | 0% |