Town · Maine
Harrison, Maine
Harrison, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Harrison had 2,639 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,447 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,513 (±21). GEOID 2300531600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,639
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,447 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,513 ±21
Median household income
$56,938
±$5,694 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$249,300
±$70,235 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$885
±$193 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Harrison and what county is it in?
Harrison is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 33.2 square miles of land, 74 residents per square mile in 2020.
Harrison is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Harrison is the same area as Census Tract 150 of Cumberland County: the tract's figures are Harrison's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Harrison, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,639 people lived in Harrison on July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,447 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,513 (±21).
| Measure | Harrison | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,513±21 | 308,827 | −282 |
| Households | 1,295±129 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.94±0.19 | 2.26 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 1,798±123 | 153,286 | −274 |
Harrison's population since 2000
From 2,315 in 2000 to 2,639 in 2025: up 14.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Harrison as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harrison?
The median resident of Harrison is 56.0 years old; 9.1% are under 18 and 29.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Harrison | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.0±3.6 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.8%±7.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 48.3%±4.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0%±4.2 pts | 85.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±3.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±4.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±3.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±4.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±3.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.9%±7.3 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1%±4.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4%±2.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±1.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harrison earn?
Half of Harrison's 1,295 households earn less than $56,938 a year (±$5,694), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $63,254 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harrison | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,938±$5,694 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,219±$13,678 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,367±$7,151 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1%±10.6 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±21.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±3.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±2.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±3.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harrison?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Harrison's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,300 by its owner (±$70,235). The median renter pays $885 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Harrison | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,300±$70,235 | $451,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $885±$193 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.5%±22.3 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,440±$134 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1%±4.3 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9%±4.3 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,798±123 | 153,286 | −274 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±19.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.8%±4.5 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.8%±8.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Harrison building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Harrison in 2025 (30 in single-family houses), 11.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harrison work and get to work?
71.6% of Harrison's workers drive alone and 22.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Harrison | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0%±7.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±4.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6%±8.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5%±3.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.3%±8.9 pts | 21.8% | +16.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min±4.3 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Harrison?
1 census tract lies mostly in Harrison (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 150Cumberland County | 2,513 | $56,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Harrison) · Census block assignment files
How does Harrison compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Harrison is the 3,948th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 117th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Harrison ranks 277th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 235th | 353 |
| Median household income | 277th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 151st | 353 |
| Median home value | 188th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 222nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 35th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 352 |
| Median age | 33rd | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 59th | 353 |
| Work from home | 41st | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 78th | 352 |
Harrison's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Harrison with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Harrison?
19 of the 57 figures for Harrison on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harrison are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.