Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison: city in Arkansas, USA.
About
Harrison is a city located in the county of Boone in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,943. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,139 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Harrison
| Population | 13,139 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Boone County |
| Postal code | 72601–72602 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.26% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.74% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2298,-93.1077 |
| Altitude | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Capital city | Harrison is capital of Boone County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:58:58 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Harrison AR downtown image
Geography
Harrison is located at 36°13'47"N 93°6'28"W (36.2297900, -93.1076800).
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Weather
60°F
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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Harrison increased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,943 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,064 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,137 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,128 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,045 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,030 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,069 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,108 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,057 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,080 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,139 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,177 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,903 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,856 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,866 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 41.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 24.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 50.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 21.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 789 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
Harrison zip code is 72601.
County name: Boone, County
fips: 05009
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,852 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $860 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,114 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,967 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 79,897 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 316,287 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 109,940 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 558,249 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,484 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,769 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,595 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,127 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,194 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 673 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,050 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 918 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,805 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,587.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.80 |
Services and Civic Places in Harrison
1Harrison City Hall Offices
Rating: 3 (6)
114 South Spring Street, Harrison, AR 72601 View details
Phone: +18707412525 | Website available
2US Agricultural Department
402 N Walnut St, Harrison, AR 72601, United States View details
Phone: +18707418284 | Website available
People born in Harrison (11)
People born in Harrison, including United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Jack Williams, football player Brandon Burlsworth, politician Gracie Pfost, .
More notable people
- John Paul Hammerschmidt (American politician (1922-2015)) he was born in 04/05/1922
- Bryce Molder (professional golfer) he was born in 27/01/1979
- Tim Sherrill (American baseball player) he was born in 05/09/1965
- Courtney Hudson Goodson (American judge) she was born in 01/01/1973
- Uvalde Lindsey (American politician and a Democratic member of the Arkansas Senate) he was born in 17/01/1940
- Vance Trimble (American journalist) he was born in 06/07/1913
- Faye Copeland she was born in 04/08/1921
- Joe Foley (Women's college basketball coach) he was born in 12/08/1955
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Harrison, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107460 | North Arkansas College | Harrison (AR) | 72601-5508 |
Closest post offices linked to Harrison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Post Office | Harrison (AR) | 72601 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Harrison, New York community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York. with a population of 28,959 people.
- Harrison, New Jersey town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. with a population of 20,481 people.
- Harrison, Wisconsin town in Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA. with a population of 7,302 people.
- Harrison, Maine town in Maine, United States. with a population of 2,819 people.
- Harrison, Michigan city in the U.S. state of Michigan. with a population of 2,062 people.
- Harrison, Indiana township in Harrison County, Indiana. with a population of 1,546 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Harrison distances to largest Arkansas cities