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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,961

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.9%20,338

Hispanic/Latino

16.7%4,994

Asian

7.8%2,323

Black

3.8%1,135

Two or More

3.1%924

Other

0.8%247

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%272

High School Diploma

13.4%2,394

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%598

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%1,551

Associate's Degree

6.7%1,198

Bachelor's Degree

34.7%6,193

Master's Degree

17.7%3,170

Professional Degree

7.1%1,277

Doctorate

0.8%148

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

60.4%

Graduate+

25.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,010,700

Median Renti

$2,616

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%5,581

Renter-Occupied

39.5%3,641

Total Units

9,711

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%24

$50K–$100K

0.8%43

$100K–$150K

2%111

$150K–$200K

1.9%108

$200K–$300K

6%333

$300K–$500K

7%390

$500K–$1M

31.6%1,761

$1M+

50.4%2,811

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

165

$1,500–$2,000

591

$2,000+

2,421

Year Built

2020 or later

6.3%612

2010–2019

4.1%403

2000–2009

6.2%598

1990–1999

6.9%671

1980–1989

8.7%848

1970–1979

6.6%637

1960–1969

14.6%1,415

1950–1959

20.5%1,994

1940–1949

5.9%569

1939 or earlier

20.2%1,964

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%6,126

Fuel Oil

17.1%1,581

Electricity

11.1%1,025

Bottled/LP Gas

4%371

Other

0.7%67

Wood

0.3%28

Solar

0.2%17

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$164,250

Mean Household Incomei

$269,390

Per Capita Incomei

$85,110

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

15,366

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%229

$10K–$15K

0.6%58

$15K–$20K

1.3%119

$20K–$25K

1.2%111

$25K–$30K

1.5%140

$30K–$35K

1.9%175

$35K–$40K

2.6%237

$40K–$45K

3%274

$45K–$50K

1%88

$50K–$60K

3.8%351

$60K–$75K

6.5%604

$75K–$100K

5.9%540

$100K–$125K

5.6%513

$125K–$150K

5.9%547

$150K–$200K

12.6%1,166

$200K+

44.1%4,070

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

242

Residentsi

368

Avg. Tenant Renti

$653/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers131 homes88% occupied$759/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8105 homes77% occupied$521/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $164,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $49K/yr

80.8%

Very low income$49K–$82K/yr

15.9%

Low income$82K–$131K/yr

2.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $131K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78% of subsidized households are minority

23.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,93219.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

469

China

278

United Kingdom

201

Philippines

172

Canada

137

Germany

127

Mexico

110

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,182

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,524

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

387(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured