Harrison, IL Demographics

A map of Harrison's Population by Race

Harrison, Illinois has an estimated population of 830, a decrease from the 895 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 20.4% Native American/Other, 7.8% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harrison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harrison has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harrison, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrison is ranked the 759th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harrison was ranked the 726th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrison's White Population

501 residents of Harrison, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrison is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Harrison ranks 964th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's White population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. White residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 86.4% to 60.4%.

Harrison is more White than neighboring Carbondale (54.2% White). Harrison is less White than neighboring Murphysboro (70.8% White), Vergennes (86.8% White), De Soto (92.6% White), and Elkville (77.9% White).

Harrison's Black Population

40 residents of Harrison, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrison is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Harrison ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Black residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

Harrison is more Black than neighboring Vergennes (0% Black), De Soto (3.1% Black), and Elkville (1.1% Black). Harrison is less Black than neighboring Murphysboro (15.7% Black), and Carbondale (26.3% Black).

Harrison's Asian Population

3 residents of Harrison, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrison is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Harrison ranks 886th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Harrison is more Asian than neighboring Murphysboro (0% Asian), De Soto (0% Asian), and Elkville (0% Asian). Harrison is less Asian than neighboring Vergennes (0.7% Asian), and Carbondale (7.3% Asian).

Harrison's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Harrison, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrison is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Harrison ranks 742nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 92.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 3.0% to 6.3%.

Harrison is more Hispanic than neighboring Vergennes (5.9% Hispanic), and De Soto (0.4% Hispanic). Harrison is less Hispanic than neighboring Murphysboro (7.2% Hispanic), Carbondale (7.1% Hispanic), and Elkville (10.5% Hispanic).

Harrison's Native American/Other Population

169 residents of Harrison, or 20.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrison is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrison ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2314.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 0.8% to 20.4%.

Harrison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murphysboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Vergennes (0.7% Native American/Other), De Soto (0% Native American/Other), Carbondale (0.6% Native American/Other), and Elkville (4.8% Native American/Other).

Harrison's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Harrison, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrison is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Harrison ranks 598th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.8%.

Harrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Murphysboro (6% Multiracial), Vergennes (5.9% Multiracial), De Soto (3.9% Multiracial), Carbondale (4.5% Multiracial), and Elkville (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.