Population 6,218 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Harrison
Household size in South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, South Harrison sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Tucson area, where it has 2.48 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, 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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
South Harrison skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, as it has nationally.
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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in South Harrison (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, 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 South Harrison
Renters in South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Harrison is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South Harrison: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Tucson area. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in South Harrison was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Tucson area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,140 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,165 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,654 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$514 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in South Harrison runs $1,654 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $514 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 South Harrison
Bachelor's degrees in South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in South Harrison have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Harrison is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 South Harrison
| Period | South Harrison | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Harrison runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
South Harrison compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison | 2.63 | 45.5 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,654 | 22.8% | 92.1% | 7.4% |
| Harrison East-South | 2.99 | 42.4 | 15.5% | 24.1% | 14.6% | 1990 | $1,913 | 44.2% | 97.3% | 2.2% |
| Lakeside Park | 2.67 | 34.5 | 17.5% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,385 | 17.5% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Eastside | 2.48 | 46.6 | 7.3% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 1993 | $2,024 | 43.9% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Carson Corner | 2.74 | 36.4 | 17.1% | 20.4% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,791 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 7.6% |
| Dietz | 2.34 | 46.2 | 11.2% | 35.0% | 9.4% | 1980 | $1,649 | 24.3% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| Groves Lincoln Park | 2.54 | 39.0 | 12.4% | 30.4% | 4.8% | 1979 | $1,420 | 19.2% | 88.4% | 2.9% |
| Houghton | 2.25 | 56.6 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 1994 | $2,147 | 63.4% | 97.2% | 1.3% |
| Civano | 2.62 | 39.6 | 10.4% | 19.8% | 4.9% | 2014 | $1,927 | 57.3% | 99.1% | 3.4% |
| Stella Mann | 2.49 | 29.6 | 19.4% | 53.5% | 8.8% | 1979 | $1,130 | 16.7% | 85.0% | 3.9% |
| Terra del Sol | 2.24 | 44.2 | 9.3% | 19.6% | 4.4% | 1960 | $1,331 | 25.4% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
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 South 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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