Population 15,320 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrison
Household size in Harrison
| Period | Harrison | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrison average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Chattanooga area, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.79, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, 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 climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Harrison, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.3% 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, 35.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Harrison than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Harrison has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Tennessee cities.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Harrison has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $849 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,110 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrison costs $1,254 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Chattanooga area as a whole ($1,184). Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.6% 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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Harrison than nationally: 29.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Harrison is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Harrison has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
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 | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrison has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.62 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,254 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Lakesite | 2.57 | 43.4 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 1986 | $831 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Ooltewah | 2.73 | 42.6 | 7.4% | 20.4% | 7.2% | 2002 | $1,702 | 44.6% | 96.0% | 3.9% |
| Middle Valley | 2.59 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,208 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 4.2% |
| Pine Hill | 2.44 | 46.4 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 7.3% | 1990 | $1,003 | 22.4% | 87.4% | 4.1% |
| Mineral Park | 2.22 | 47.7 | 8.2% | 18.0% | 2.5% | 1994 | $1,024 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 9.0% |
| Soddy-Daisy | 2.58 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $998 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| McDonald | 2.59 | 43.6 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,153 | 27.5% | 91.5% | 8.3% |
| Hixson | 2.42 | 44.4 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,383 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Collegedale | 2.33 | 42.6 | 6.1% | 43.4% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,604 | 48.0% | 91.9% | 1.7% |
| Falling Water | 2.76 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,471 | 38.3% | 84.2% | 7.8% |
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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