Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Harrison, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

285

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.9%242

Two or More

10.5%30

Asian

3.9%11

Black

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11%18

High School Diploma

35.6%58

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%15

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%20

Associate's Degree

5.5%9

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%12

Master's Degree

1.8%3

HS or Higher

82.8%

BA or Higher

9.2%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,200

Median Renti

$807

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%67

Renter-Occupied

53.1%76

Total Units

158

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.4%7

$50K–$100K

23.9%16

$100K–$150K

26.9%18

$150K–$200K

14.9%10

$200K–$300K

23.9%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

7.6%12

2000–2009

4.4%7

1990–1999

1.3%2

1980–1989

6.3%10

1970–1979

3.8%6

1960–1969

7.6%12

1950–1959

17.1%27

1940–1949

7.6%12

1939 or earlier

44.3%70

Heating Fuel

Electricity

43.4%62

Utility Gas

42.7%61

Bottled/LP Gas

7%10

Fuel Oil

4.2%6

No Fuel

2.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,750

Mean Household Incomei

$50,122

Per Capita Incomei

$24,200

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

132

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%12

$10K–$15K

3.5%5

$15K–$20K

4.9%7

$20K–$25K

7%10

$25K–$30K

16.8%24

$30K–$35K

1.4%2

$35K–$40K

2.1%3

$40K–$45K

11.9%17

$45K–$50K

9.1%13

$50K–$60K

5.6%8

$60K–$75K

11.2%16

$75K–$100K

7%10

$100K–$125K

6.3%9

$150K–$200K

2.8%4

$200K+

2.1%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

113.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

126

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(11.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured