Harrison township is located in Vigo County Indiana. Harrison township has a 2024 population of 49,088. Harrison township is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,920 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison township is $55,721 with a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median age in Harrison township is 31.9 years: 31 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,487 | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 4,130 | 8.43% |
| Two or more races | 3,477 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 1,101 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 769 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,509 | 2.23 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 10,472 | 1.29 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 5,917 | 3.21 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 2,958 | 3.29 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 1,162 | 3.08 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,547 | 8.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,576 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,901 | 13.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,481 | 8.38% |
| High School Graduate | 10,421 | 35.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 715 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 6,950 | 23.49% |
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 | 24,616 | 22,068 | 5,162 |
| Black | 2,500 | 2,034 | 375 |
| 2+ Races | 1,203 | 1,034 | 143 |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 918 | 226 |
| Other Race | 590 | 535 | 149 |
| Asian | 471 | 451 | 417 |
| Native American | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,175 | $49,428 | $36,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,627 | $63,864 | $58,310 |
| High School Graduate | $31,676 | $33,797 | $27,976 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,655 | $24,792 | $28,241 |
| Overall | $34,968 | $38,961 | $30,632 |
| Some College | $33,145 | $42,605 | $24,918 |
$34,968
Average Earnings
$38,961
Average Male
$30,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.58% of Harrison township residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,690 | 10,059 | 27.42% |
| Black | 3,849 | 1,457 | 37.85% |
| Multiple | 3,235 | 915 | 28.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,808 | 352 | 19.47% |
| Asian | 656 | 109 | 16.62% |
| Other | 1,032 | 75 | 7.27% |
| Native | 25 | 10 | 40% |
27.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.89%
Male Poverty Rate
29.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison township is Other, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.96% |
| Some College | 21.91% |
| High School | 20.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.1% |
| Female Employed | 20.59% |
| Male Employed | 15.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,894 | $71,171 |
| Households | $40,420 | $55,721 |
| Married Families | $71,915 | $90,371 |
| Non Families | $27,648 | $38,833 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
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
2,635
Number of Veterans
2,500
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,069 |
| First Gulf War | 607 |
| Second Gulf War | 450 |
| World War II | 98 |
| Korea | 60 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 739 |
| 65 to 74 | 708 |
| 75+ | 669 |
| 35 to 54 | 357 |
| 18 to 34 | 162 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,272 | 7.18% |
| Black | 200 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 8.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
72.7%
Born in Harrison township
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
96.66% of Harrison township residents were born in the United States, with 72.7% having been born in Indiana. 2.1% 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 | 49,608 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 49,504 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 49,400 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 49,296 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 49,192 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 49,088 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 48,984 | 104 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 48,880 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 48,891 | -29 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 48,920 | -2,138 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 51,058 | -215 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 51,273 | -36 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 51,309 | 113 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 51,196 | 74 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 51,122 | -169 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 51,291 | -119 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 51,410 | -228 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 51,638 | 168 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 51,470 | 188 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 51,282 | 0 | 0% |