Harrison is a city located in Boone County Arkansas. Harrison has a 2024 population of 13,521. It is also the county seat of Boone County. Harrison is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,071 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison is $59,099 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Harrison is 41.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,361 | 93.52% |
| Two or more races | 704 | 5.33% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,010 | 2.15 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 2,954 | 1.15 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 2,234 | 3 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 596 | 3.52 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 226 | 3.08 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 692 | 7.1% |
| Associates Degree | 992 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,108 | 11.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 505 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 3,391 | 34.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.56% |
| Some College | 2,809 | 28.82% |
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 | 8,968 | 8,224 | 1,515 |
| 2+ Races | 501 | 334 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 365 | 331 | 65 |
| Native American | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Black | 31 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 24 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,094 | $57,768 | $36,683 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,625 | $113,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,980 | $36,099 | $21,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,351 | $31,898 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,722 | $36,134 | $31,591 |
| Some College | $32,339 | $32,774 | $31,932 |
$33,722
Average Earnings
$36,134
Average Male
$31,591
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.63% of Harrison residents speak only English, while 3.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,752 | 1,673 | 14.24% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 213 | 30.91% |
| Multiple | 703 | 196 | 27.88% |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Asian | 33 | 21 | 63.64% |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Native | 36 | 17 | 47.22% |
16.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.59%
Male Poverty Rate
17.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison is White, with 14.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.65% |
| Some College | 9.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.51% |
| Male Employed | 8.91% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,565 | $83,970 |
| Households | $40,568 | $59,099 |
| Married Families | $75,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,241 | $32,733 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
975
Number of Veterans
958
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 335 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Korea | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 330 |
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 937 | 9.38% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 6.81% |
| Other Race | 4 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
50%
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
55.01%
Born in Harrison
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
97.93% of Harrison residents were born in the United States, with 55.01% having been born in Arkansas. 1.62% 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 | 14,084 | 112 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 13,972 | 113 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 13,859 | 113 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 13,746 | 112 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 13,634 | 113 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 13,521 | 112 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 13,409 | 69 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 13,340 | 107 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 13,233 | 162 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 13,071 | -81 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 13,152 | 32 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 13,120 | -18 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 13,138 | 49 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 13,089 | 40 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 13,049 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 13,056 | -80 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 13,136 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 13,141 | 80 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 13,061 | 128 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 12,933 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,152 | 2,230 | 22.48% |
| 1990 | 9,922 | 355 | 3.71% |
| 1980 | 9,567 | 2,328 | 32.16% |
| 1970 | 7,239 | 659 | 10.02% |
| 1960 | 6,580 | 1,038 | 18.73% |
| 1950 | 5,542 | 1,304 | 30.77% |
| 1940 | 4,238 | 612 | 16.88% |
| 1930 | 3,626 | 149 | 4.29% |
| 1920 | 3,477 | -10,607 | -75.31% |