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.

Harrison Town, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,369

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

39.7%8,087

White

27.2%5,549

Asian

22%4,473

Two or More

4.9%989

Black

3.7%749

Other

1.9%397

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%125

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%336

High School Diploma

20.3%3,183

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%241

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%1,116

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,222

Bachelor's Degree

23.6%3,701

Master's Degree

19.9%3,121

Professional Degree

3.7%579

Doctorate

3.6%573

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

50.7%

Graduate+

27.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$505,800

Median Renti

$2,226

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

21.1%1,985

Renter-Occupied

78.9%7,404

Total Units

10,062

Homeownership

21.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%58

$50K–$100K

1%19

$150K–$200K

10.1%200

$200K–$300K

3.8%75

$300K–$500K

31.3%622

$500K–$1M

49.7%986

$1M+

1.3%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

199

$1,000–$1,250

401

$1,250–$1,500

548

$1,500–$2,000

1,529

$2,000+

4,445

Year Built

2020 or later

7.6%765

2010–2019

31.2%3,140

2000–2009

6.3%636

1990–1999

4.8%486

1980–1989

5.1%511

1970–1979

6.7%677

1960–1969

9.8%988

1950–1959

4.5%451

1940–1949

4%401

1939 or earlier

19.9%2,007

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.7%5,046

Electricity

37.2%3,492

Bottled/LP Gas

7.3%690

No Fuel

0.8%76

Fuel Oil

0.7%67

Solar

0.2%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,013

Mean Household Incomei

$115,740

Per Capita Incomei

$51,945

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

13,060

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%445

$10K–$15K

2.1%200

$15K–$20K

2.6%245

$20K–$25K

2.9%269

$25K–$30K

1.8%170

$30K–$35K

3.3%308

$35K–$40K

1.6%152

$40K–$45K

1.9%177

$45K–$50K

4%372

$50K–$60K

6%567

$60K–$75K

12.8%1,200

$75K–$100K

8.4%791

$100K–$125K

10.3%966

$125K–$150K

8.9%840

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,264

$200K+

15.2%1,423

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,10054.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,535

China

1,283

Poland

301

Korea

171

Philippines

164

Mexico

125

Canada

104

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,212

Avg. Commutei

40.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,194

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

395(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.4%Insured

17.6%Uninsured