Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Harrison, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Harrison, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Harrison, Ohio. The estimated population of Harrison, Ohio is 12,801 people, with a median age of 36.9.

We can look at the total population in Harrison over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,801
+0.3%
+15.40%
2020
12,763
+6.31%
-
2019
12,006
+4.21%
-
2018
11,521
+3.86%
-
2017
11,093
- -

Population of Harrison, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96%
98%
-2.04%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.1%
+800.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.1%
+63.64%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.7%
+14.29%
Other
0.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Harrison, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.9 +2.79% 36.2 +1.97% 37.2 +1.92%
2020 35.9 0% 35.5 +2.6% 36.5 -3.18%
2019 35.9 +0.56% 34.6 +2.67% 37.7 +1.34%
2018 35.7 -1.11% 33.7 +2.74% 37.2 -6.3%
2017 36.1 - 32.8 - 39.7 -

The median age of Harrison, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 895 +3.07% 889 -0.72% 912 870
10 to 19 692 +8.76% 673 +69.62% 751 1,270
20 to 29 695 -1.89% 708 -13% 671 607
30 to 39 872 +22% 714 +34.24% 1,077 975
40 to 49 548 +54.65% 698 +16.42% 900 811
50 to 59 716 +12.02% 945 -28.02% 788 699
60 to 69 374 +44.99% 616 +29.9% 524 804
70+ 427 +14.69% 631 +6.54% 475 667

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Harrison, Ohio is $88,943.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Harrison.

  • Under 25
    $33,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,472.00
  • 45 to 64
    $109,323.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,862.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Harrison, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Harrison, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Harrison, Ohio is currently $96,012.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.31% of households in Harrison are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Harrison against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Harrison is $36,791.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Harrison by the total population of Harrison.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Harrison, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Harrison to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Harrison that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Harrison over the age of 16 is 9,508.

Of those people, a total of 76.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Harrison is 75.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 510 70.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 449 78.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 829 95.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 977 96.30% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 2,111 98.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,609 89.40% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 553 69.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 797 86.80% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,101 21.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 572 0.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Harrison. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,279 76.20% 0.70%
Black or African American 107 94.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 52 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 74.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 91 75.80% 13.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,200 76.20% 0.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Harrison as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Harrison is 7,199, with median earnings of $43,614.00.

Women in Harrison, Ohio earning approximately 76.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,199 $43,614.00
Male 3,866 $52,153.00
Female 3,333 $39,764.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 650 $84,342.00
Business and Financial 369 $45,610.00
Computer and Mathematical 255 $67,448.00
Architecture and Engineering 301 $88,007.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $0.00
Community and Social Service 149 $34,482.00
Legal 42 $25,952.00
Educational and Library 502 $37,955.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $18,462.00
Healthcare Practitioners 524 $47,000.00
Healthcare Support 153 $31,736.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $57,167.00
Law Enforcement 105 $69,402.00
Food Preparation and Serving 248 $13,702.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $31,406.00
Personal Care and Service 168 $16,934.00
Sales 731 $37,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 907 $43,087.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 376 $48,929.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 393 $32,341.00
Production 551 $37,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 96 $63,190.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 375 $136,420.00 275 $43,264.00
Business and Financial 115 $96,151.00 254 $44,452.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $76,154.00 85 $58,162.00
Architecture and Engineering 289 $88,093.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 55 $0.00
Community and Social Service 80 $33,929.00 69 $42,578.00
Legal 21 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $76,154.00 468 $24,904.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $8,250.00 57 $23,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 147 $45,313.00 377 $47,321.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 153 $31,736.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $57,167.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $84,583.00 69 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $13,933.00 179 $12,841.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $55,417.00 37 $12,404.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 130 $17,028.00
Sales 514 $43,661.00 217 $32,462.00
Office and Administrative Support 261 $44,485.00 646 $40,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 376 $48,929.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 393 $32,341.00 0 $0.00
Production 347 $51,114.00 204 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $63,583.00 25 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,896 households in Harrison, with an average household size of 2.61 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,464 families in Harrison with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,805 194 465 1,432
Average Household Size 3.3 3.16 2.57 1.21
Total Families 2,805 194 465 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.43 2.36 0

Poverty

Of the 3,464 families in Harrison, 1.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Harrison:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,281 housing units in Harrison, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,896 92.71%
Vacant 385 7.29%

21.61% of the total 5,281 housing units in Harrison are rental units. This is approximately 1,141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,755 are occupied by the owner - or 71.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Harrison is $1,015.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Harrison that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    467
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    328
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    258
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Harrison is $173,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Harrison that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    151
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    230
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,070
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,006
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    799
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    483
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Harrison. The chart below shows the number of properties in Harrison that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    370
  • 1940 to 1949
    114
  • 1950 to 1959
    489
  • 1960 to 1969
    290
  • 1970 to 1979
    650
  • 1980 to 1989
    698
  • 1990 to 1999
    450
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,223
  • 2010 to 2013
    997
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Harrison that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    192
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,315
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,909
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,480

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Harrison get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Harrison that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Harrison.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    62
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    788
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    620
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    378
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    562
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    720
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,797
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    501
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    300
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    460
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Harrison, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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