Population 6,892 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West Harrison are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, 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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.6 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 38.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 39.4 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
West Harrison skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West Harrison: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 West Harrison
Renters in West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 30.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 32.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 33.6% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.5% of households in West Harrison rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 11.9 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of renters.
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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in West Harrison: just 3.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1974 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1977 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in West Harrison is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest 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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $571 | $826 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $663 | $888 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $987 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $947 | $1,263 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$437 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Harrison pays $947 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $376 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 West Harrison
Bachelor's degrees in West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 29.2% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 30.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 34.1% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 37.0% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in West Harrison than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 87.7% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 89.3% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.1% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 92.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Harrison is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Cincinnati area. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 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 West Harrison
| Period | West Harrison | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Harrison has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrison | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 1988 | $947 | 26.8% | 93.2% | 2.3% |
| New Trenton | 2.11 | 40.8 | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 1957 | $825 | 11.6% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Harrison | 2.62 | 39.9 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 1995 | $1,433 | 33.4% | 94.0% | 1.4% |
| St. Leon | 2.85 | 35.2 | 11.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 1989 | $1,017 | 22.3% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Cedar Grove | 2.16 | 47.4 | 5.6% | 23.6% | 5.5% | 1972 | $797 | 23.1% | 95.4% | 5.2% |
| Guilford | 2.73 | 44.5 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 1990 | $1,014 | 28.3% | 96.3% | 2.8% |
| Okeana | 3.05 | 37.9 | 15.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 1986 | $1,314 | 23.0% | 94.1% | 0.8% |
| Lawrenceburg | 2.65 | 43.5 | 8.3% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 1989 | $840 | 30.1% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Hooven | 2.39 | 37.8 | 25.2% | 43.4% | 12.9% | 1958 | $1,023 | 9.7% | 74.9% | 2.0% |
| Shandon | 2.67 | 44.8 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 1987 | $1,332 | 31.0% | 94.4% | 0.0% |
| Mount Carmel | 2.25 | 46.9 | 8.3% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 1976 | $785 | 25.3% | 93.6% | 6.2% |
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 West 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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