Harrison, NY Demographics
What is the population of Harrison?
There are 28,721 residents in Harrison, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 46.84% are males and 53.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.5% of the resident pool in Harrison, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.86%. Additionally, 11.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,050 people in Harrison currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,721 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 13,453 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 15,268 | 1.0% |
Male Population 46.84%
Female Population 53.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 22,260 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,119 | -4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 3,342 | -5.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.86%
Not Citizen 11.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 291 | -44.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,199 | 11.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,256 | 7.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 740 | 10.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,050 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.02%
Moved from Same County 4.2%
Moved from Same State 4.4%
Moved from Different State 2.59%
Same House as Last Year 87.78%
What are the employment statistics in Harrison?
White-collar workers make up 90.1% of the working population in Harrison, while blue-collar employees account for 9.9%. There are also 1,274 entrepreneurs in Harrison (9.33% of the workforce); 9,051 workers employed in private companies (66.29%); and 1,996 people working in governmental institutions (14.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,302 | -0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,351 | -0.9% |
White Collar 90.1%
Blue Collar 9.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,274 | -21.4% |
| Private Companies | 9,051 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,996 | 9.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,332 | 3.3% |
Self Employees 9.33%
Private Companies 66.29%
Governmental Workers 14.62%
Not for Profit Companies 9.76%
How many households are there in Harrison?
There are a total of 8,242 households in Harrison, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.34% of these Harrison households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.66%. Additionally, 48.25% of households have children and 51.75% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,242 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,457 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,785 | 0.6% |
Family Households 78.34%
Non-Family Households 21.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,977 | 3.5% |
| Households without Children | 4,265 | -1.0% |
Households with Children 48.25%
Households without Children 51.75%
What are the median and average incomes in Harrison?
The average annual household income in Harrison is $257,202, while the median household income sits at $151,038 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $184,375, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $166,579.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $257,202 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | 5.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,027 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Harrison?
There are 8,861 housing units in Harrison, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1961. Of the 8,242 occupied housing units in Harrison, 66.84% are owner-occupied, while 33.16% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $986,000. In general, housing costs reach $3,239 per month in Harrison.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,861 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1961 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,895 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 569 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,879 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,144 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 828 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 948 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 680 | -6.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 524 | 11.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 312 | 18.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 82 | 1,950.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,242 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,509 | 6.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,733 | -8.8% |
Owner Occupied 66.84%
Renter Occupied 33.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,447 | 8.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,062 | 4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $986,000 | 1.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $903,100 | 16.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,239 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 62.57%
Without Mortgage 37.43%
What is the level of education in Harrison?
Approximately 21.68% of the population in Harrison holds a high school degree (that's 4,717 residents), while 20.79% have attained a college certificate (3,314 locals) and 30.31% have a bachelor's degree (6,594 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 335 | 7.0% |
| Some High School | 4,717 | -5.6% |
| Some College | 3,314 | 2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,551 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,594 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,036 | 2.0% |
No High School 1.54%
Some High School 21.68%
Some College 20.79%
Associate Degree 7.13%
Bachelor's Degree 30.31%
Graduate Degree 18.55%
What is the marital status of Harrison residents?
A total of 9,401 people in Harrison have never been married (which represents 40.51% of the total population), while 11,561 of them are wedded (49.81%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 344 (1.48%) and 1,380 (5.95%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,401 | -0.7% |
| Married | 11,561 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 344 | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 867 | -7.7% |
| Divorced | 1,380 | 1,380.0% |
Never Married 40.51%
Married 49.81%
Separated 1.48%
Widowed 3.74%
Divorced 5.95%
What are the most common means of transportation in Harrison?
The top three means of transportation people in Harrison use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 7,243 residents commute by car, 2,267 prefer going to work by railroad and 735 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,243 | -4.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 153 | -29.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 311 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,267 | 16,092.9% |
| TaxiCab | 36 | -7.7% |
| Walk | 735 | -20.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Harrison by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.