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, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,092

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96%1,048

Black

2.5%27

Two or More

1.6%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%36

High School Diploma

41.6%279

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%29

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%48

Associate's Degree

4.8%32

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%91

Master's Degree

2.2%15

Professional Degree

1.5%10

Doctorate

0.6%4

HS or Higher

81.1%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,600

Median Renti

$921

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.6%391

Renter-Occupied

8.4%36

Total Units

528

Homeownership

91.6%

Vacancy Rate

19.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%37

$50K–$100K

29.4%115

$100K–$150K

14.3%56

$150K–$200K

12.5%49

$200K–$300K

22.3%87

$300K–$500K

9%35

$500K–$1M

3.1%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

7.6%40

2000–2009

7.6%40

1990–1999

11.6%61

1980–1989

10.6%56

1970–1979

12.5%66

1960–1969

8.9%47

1950–1959

3.2%17

1940–1949

1.9%10

1939 or earlier

36.2%191

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.8%234

Wood

25.3%108

Bottled/LP Gas

10.1%43

Electricity

3.3%14

Fuel Oil

3.3%14

Coal

3.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,859

Mean Household Incomei

$70,795

Per Capita Incomei

$25,967

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

419

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%32

$10K–$15K

7.5%32

$15K–$20K

3.3%14

$20K–$25K

4%17

$25K–$30K

5.9%25

$30K–$35K

7%30

$35K–$40K

1.6%7

$40K–$45K

2.8%12

$45K–$50K

0.5%2

$50K–$60K

8.7%37

$60K–$75K

9.4%40

$75K–$100K

19.2%82

$100K–$125K

8.4%36

$125K–$150K

7.3%31

$150K–$200K

4%17

$200K+

3%13

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

222%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

401

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

401

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.1%Insured

21.9%Uninsured