Harrison township is located in Howard County Indiana. Harrison township has a 2024 population of 9,934. Harrison township is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,853 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison township is $98,075 with a poverty rate of 5.04%. The median age in Harrison township is 40.6 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,054 | 81.82% |
| Black or African American | 921 | 9.36% |
| Two or more races | 571 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 268 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,061 | 2.42 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 1,946 | 3.1 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 1,215 | 1.18 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 646 | 2.65 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Male | 254 | 2.68 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 2.21% |
| Associates Degree | 663 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,378 | 20.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 650 | 9.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,106 | 31.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 1,599 | 24.25% |
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 | 5,395 | 5,239 | 1,614 |
| Black | 512 | 512 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 389 | 346 | 77 |
| Asian | 182 | 182 | 125 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 157 | 88 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,721 | $100,500 | $51,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,981 | $98,214 | $75,625 |
| High School Graduate | $63,380 | $63,773 | $60,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $54,774 | $69,704 | $43,080 |
| Some College | $41,201 | $59,464 | $36,607 |
$54,774
Average Earnings
$69,704
Average Male
$43,080
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.29% of Harrison township residents speak only English, while 3.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,817 | 439 | 5.62% |
| Multiple | 571 | 55 | 9.63% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 12 | 3.99% |
5.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Multiple, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Hispanic, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.8% |
| High School | 3.51% |
| Some College | 3.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,169 | $121,476 |
| Households | $81,622 | $98,075 |
| Married Families | $123,411 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,523 | $41,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
538
Number of Veterans
494
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 154 |
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 7.86% |
| Black | 57 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
76.88%
Born in Harrison township
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
97.1% of Harrison township residents were born in the United States, with 76.88% having been born in Indiana. 0.83% 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 | 10,124 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 10,086 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 10,048 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 10,010 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 9,972 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 9,934 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 9,896 | 38 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 9,858 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 9,864 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 9,853 | 258 | 2.69% |
| 2019 | 9,595 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 9,541 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 9,533 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 9,543 | 26 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 9,517 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 9,547 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 9,556 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 9,562 | 13 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 9,549 | 14 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 9,535 | 0 | 0% |