Population 21,216 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison
Household size in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrison average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Harrison is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 39.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Harrison: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% 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. More than a quarter of owners (26.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Harrison are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Harrison has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have newer homes.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $836 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,433 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$597 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrison costs $1,433 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Cincinnati area ($1,263). Rents are up $597 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Harrison as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Cincinnati area (37.0%). The share with a degree is up 14.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harrison is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrison has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 16 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.62 | 39.9 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 1995 | $1,433 | 33.4% | 94.0% | 1.4% |
| West Harrison | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 1988 | $947 | 26.8% | 93.2% | 2.3% |
| Hooven | 2.39 | 37.8 | 25.2% | 43.4% | 12.9% | 1958 | $1,023 | 9.7% | 74.9% | 2.0% |
| Cleves | 2.80 | 35.2 | 14.6% | 33.6% | 9.9% | 1989 | $1,114 | 30.4% | 87.9% | 4.7% |
| Taylor Creek | 2.21 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 1998 | $951 | 43.6% | 98.0% | 6.1% |
| Miamitown | 2.32 | 46.3 | 6.2% | 21.8% | 8.5% | 1972 | $1,072 | 33.1% | 94.1% | 2.5% |
| Okeana | 3.05 | 37.9 | 15.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 1986 | $1,314 | 23.0% | 94.1% | 0.8% |
| Shandon | 2.67 | 44.8 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 1987 | $1,332 | 31.0% | 94.4% | 0.0% |
| Miami Heights | 2.69 | 47.3 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.9% | 1999 | $1,169 | 42.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| North Bend | 2.64 | 47.2 | 10.8% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 1976 | $1,088 | 22.0% | 89.0% | 11.9% |
| Ross | 2.46 | 44.4 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% | 1980 | $872 | 42.8% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
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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