Harrison, NJ Demographics

A map of Harrison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,087	7,759	39.7%	39.9%
White	5,549	4,690	27.2%	24.1%
Asian	4,473	4,946	22.0%	25.4%
Multiracial	989	786	4.9%	4.0%
Black	749	722	3.7%	3.7%
Native American/Other	522	547	2.6%	2.8%

Harrison, New Jersey has an estimated population of 20,369, an increase from the 19,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.7% Hispanic, 27.2% White, 22.0% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, and 2.6% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey 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 71.4% in 2020 and 71.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrison is ranked the 57th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrison's White Population

5,549 residents of Harrison, or 27.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrison is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Harrison ranks 655th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 24.1% to 27.2%.

Harrison is more White than neighboring East Newark (19.2% White), Newark (8.9% White), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (26.6% White), and Ampere North (12.6% White). Harrison is less White than neighboring Kearny (30.7% White).

Harrison's Black Population

749 residents of Harrison, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrison is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Harrison ranks 298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Harrison is more Black than neighboring East Newark (1.8% Black). Harrison is less Black than neighboring Newark (44.8% Black), Kearny (4.7% Black), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6.6% Black), and Ampere North (19.7% Black).

Harrison's Asian Population

4,473 residents of Harrison, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrison is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Harrison ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Asian residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 25.4% to 22.0%.

Harrison is more Asian than neighboring East Newark (6.6% Asian), Newark (2% Asian), Kearny (4.3% Asian), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (9.1% Asian), and Ampere North (12.7% Asian).

Harrison's Hispanic Population

8,087 residents of Harrison, or 39.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrison is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Harrison ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.7%.

Harrison is more Hispanic than neighboring Newark (37.6% Hispanic). Harrison is less Hispanic than neighboring East Newark (66.2% Hispanic), Kearny (51.7% Hispanic), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (51.2% Hispanic), and Ampere North (47.8% Hispanic).

Harrison's Native American/Other Population

522 residents of Harrison, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrison ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Harrison is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Newark (1.1% Native American/Other). Harrison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (2.7% Native American/Other), Kearny (2.9% Native American/Other), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6% Native American/Other), and Ampere North (4.1% Native American/Other).

Harrison's Multiracial Population

989 residents of Harrison, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Harrison ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.9%.

Harrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Newark (4.1% Multiracial), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (0.6% Multiracial), and Ampere North (3% Multiracial). Harrison is less Multiracial than neighboring East Newark (5.1% Multiracial), and Kearny (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.