Harrison is a city located in Clare County Michigan. Harrison has a 2024 population of 2,167. It is also the county seat of Clare County. Harrison is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrison is $51,874 with a poverty rate of 28.19%. The median age in Harrison is 44.8 years: 44.2 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 92.09% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 887 | 2.38 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 367 | 2.86 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.36 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 128 | 3.23 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Male | 33 | 4.88 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 10.12% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 5.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 5.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 5.38% |
| High School Graduate | 679 | 40.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 503 | 29.76% |
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 | 1,568 | 1,372 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 36 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,406 | $0 | $41,823 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,641 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $11,172 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,641 | $36,481 | $20,455 |
| Some College | $30,550 | $53,125 | $26,510 |
$26,641
Average Earnings
$36,481
Average Male
$20,455
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Harrison residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,987 | 538 | 27.08% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 50 | 90.91% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Multiple | 81 | 10 | 12.35% |
| Native | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
28.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.1%
Male Poverty Rate
30.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrison is Multiple, with 12.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.32% |
| High School | 32.58% |
| Some College | 22.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.48% |
| Female Employed | 10.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,676 | $61,766 |
| Households | $40,888 | $51,874 |
| Married Families | $63,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,681 | $35,670 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| World War II | 66 |
| Korea | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 14.27% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 16.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
84.79%
Born in Harrison
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Harrison residents were born in the United States, with 84.79% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,194 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 2,188 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 2,183 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 2,178 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 2,172 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 2,167 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 2,162 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,169 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 2,162 | 16 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 2,146 | 74 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 2,072 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 2,066 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,062 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 2,055 | -35 | -1.67% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | -46 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 2,136 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 2,145 | -28 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 2,173 | 67 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 2,106 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,106 | 0 | 0% |