City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Harrison, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Harrison - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,275
Residents
$40,888
Median income
$115,100
Median home
$986
Median rent (state)

Harrison - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Harrison lands in the 8th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

8th
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Harrison, MI

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,275 residents in Harrison, a small town within Michigan. Harrison households earn a median of $40,888 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 22.5%. Harrison's housing stock carries a median value of $115,100, and the median resident age is 44.8 years. Educational attainment runs 11.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 36.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 4 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Michigan at 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $986 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Michigan's average monthly utility costs around $238 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 47.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

2,275 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$40,888 /yr

Poverty 22.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Harrison compare to other US cities?

Harrison measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Harrison's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Michigan, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

8thIncome percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Harrison's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$115,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Harrison $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Harrison, MI Harrison, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Harrison, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Harrison, MI median $40,888/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Harrison, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Harrison, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 22.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 36.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,275
Median Income
$40,888
Median Home Value
$115,100
Median Age
44.8
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Labor force participation
36.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,140 residents2,150 residents2,160 residents2,170 residents2,180 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,149 residents 2,171 residents ▲ +1.0%
Harrison's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.3%
Carpool
8.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
4.9%
Other
1.0%

Based on 634 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Harrison sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$986/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
47.5 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Trowbridge Park
2,271 people
Jonesville
2,257 people
Orchard Lake
2,298 people
Hartford
2,312 people
Detroit Beach
2,231 people
Indian River
2,210 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Harrison's 2,275 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bethlehem, CT
2,275 people
Malone, FL
2,275 people
English Creek, NJ
2,275 people
Glasco, NY
2,275 people
Mountain City, TN
2,275 people
Arnold, CA
2,276 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Harrison's $40,888 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bennettsville, SC
$40,889 median income
Springfield, KY
$40,890 median income
Fly Creek, NY
$40,885 median income
Tupelo, OK
$40,893 median income
Selby, SD
$40,882 median income
Beulaville, NC
$40,900 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Harrison, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Harrison, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.7% White 92.1% Black or African American 1.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 4.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Harrison compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Harrison (this city) 2,275 $40,888
Trowbridge Park 2,271 $63,176
Jonesville 2,257 $55,865
Orchard Lake 2,298 $212,813
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Harrison, MI?

What is the population of Harrison, MI? +

2,275 people live in Harrison, MI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Harrison, MI? +

The median household income in Harrison is $40,888 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Harrison? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Harrison; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Harrison, MI? +

Homes in Harrison carry a median value of $115,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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