Population 281 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison
Household size in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.54 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrison average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Montana overall, where it has 2.44 people. Household size has climbed from 2.04 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.8 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.2 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Harrison skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.3% of households in Harrison, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harrison
Renters in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −16.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.9% of households in Harrison rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 40.8% of the housing in Harrison, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +7 | +6 |
Harrison has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $850 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,182 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrison costs $1,182 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Montana. Rent takes 23.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harrison
Bachelor's degrees in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harrison: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harrison is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Montana.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.3% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harrison has been low: just 0.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harrison compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 2.58 | 54.4 | 1.3% | 11.9% | 40.8% | 1988 | $1,182 | 20.4% | 93.9% | 0.3% |
| Pony | 2.58 | 54.4 | 1.3% | 11.9% | 40.8% | 1988 | $1,182 | 20.4% | 93.9% | 0.3% |
| Summit Valley | 2.57 | 54.3 | 1.9% | 12.4% | 39.2% | 1988 | $1,187 | 20.8% | 94.0% | 0.3% |
| Willow Creek | 2.43 | 50.7 | 14.3% | 15.1% | 14.8% | 1990 | $1,084 | 24.9% | 96.7% | 0.8% |
| Norris | 2.69 | 46.8 | 1.7% | 12.9% | 45.0% | 1997 | $1,086 | 23.8% | 92.8% | 0.2% |
| Red Bluff | 2.80 | 38.5 | 1.7% | 12.4% | 52.1% | 2007 | $943 | 26.4% | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Cardwell | 2.32 | 54.8 | 3.4% | 22.4% | 23.6% | 1982 | $1,076 | 20.0% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Jefferson Island | 2.32 | 54.1 | 6.6% | 25.2% | 18.2% | 1981 | $1,117 | 21.5% | 91.2% | 4.3% |
| Mc Allister | 2.60 | 44.3 | 1.4% | 16.3% | 42.4% | 2002 | $912 | 27.8% | 91.5% | 1.9% |
| Three Forks | 2.55 | 45.7 | 8.6% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 1995 | $1,262 | 20.7% | 97.2% | 0.1% |
| Whitehall | 2.21 | 55.0 | 11.0% | 24.7% | 10.0% | 1982 | $975 | 17.9% | 90.6% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harrison. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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