Harrison is a CDP located in Jackson County Illinois. Harrison has a 2024 population of 975. Harrison is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 934 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison is $67,766 with a poverty rate of 10.02%. The median age in Harrison is 57.2 years: 63.1 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 64.24% |
| Other race | 183 | 19.3% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 8.65% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 400 | 2.37 | 71.3 | 28.8 |
| Female | 158 | 3.07 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Married | 147 | 2.49 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.02 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 5.16% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 5.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 26.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 22.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 243 | 38.03% |
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 | 382 | 374 | 78 |
| Other Race | 183 | 183 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 13 | 13 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $63,458 | $0 | $63,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,045 | $64,583 | $62,583 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $63,889 | $35,313 |
$63,045
Average Earnings
$64,583
Average Male
$62,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Harrison residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 95 | 17.63% |
10.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison is White, with 17.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison is White, with 17.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 24.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,843 | $68,350 |
| Households | $75,417 | $67,766 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,761 | $60,333 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 10.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
89.98%
Born in Harrison
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
96.94% of Harrison residents were born in the United States, with 89.98% having been born in Illinois. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 975 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 974 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 974 | 102 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 872 | -62 | -6.64% |
| 2020 | 934 | 129 | 16.02% |
| 2019 | 805 | 39 | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 766 | -96 | -11.14% |
| 2017 | 862 | -103 | -10.67% |
| 2016 | 965 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 957 | -25 | -2.55% |
| 2014 | 982 | -140 | -12.48% |
| 2013 | 1,122 | 110 | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | 110 | 12.2% |
| 2011 | 902 | -68 | -7.01% |
| 2010 | 970 | 0 | 0% |