Harrison, NY Demographics

A map of Harrison's Population by Race

Harrison, New York has an estimated population of 29,961, an increase from the 28,218 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 7.8% Asian, 3.8% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 51.8% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrison is ranked the 48th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrison's White Population

20,338 residents of Harrison, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrison is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Harrison ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 66.6% to 67.9%.

Harrison is more White than neighboring White Plains (42.5% White), and Port Chester (29.9% White). Harrison is less White than neighboring Rye Brook (75.7% White), Glenville (85.2% White), and Pemberwick (75.9% White).

Harrison's Black Population

1,135 residents of Harrison, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrison is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Harrison ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Black residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.8%.

Harrison is more Black than neighboring Rye Brook (0.8% Black), Glenville (0.2% Black), and Pemberwick (0% Black). Harrison is less Black than neighboring White Plains (12.4% Black), and Port Chester (7.9% Black).

Harrison's Asian Population

2,323 residents of Harrison, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Harrison ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Asian residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 11.5% to 7.8%.

Harrison is more Asian than neighboring Port Chester (2.3% Asian), Glenville (3.2% Asian), and Pemberwick (2% Asian). Harrison is less Asian than neighboring Rye Brook (10.1% Asian), and White Plains (8.6% Asian).

Harrison's Hispanic Population

4,994 residents of Harrison, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrison is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Harrison ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 15.6% to 16.7%.

Harrison is more Hispanic than neighboring Rye Brook (8.9% Hispanic), and Glenville (6.7% Hispanic). Harrison is less Hispanic than neighboring White Plains (32.1% Hispanic), Port Chester (57.6% Hispanic), and Pemberwick (18.5% Hispanic).

Harrison's Native American/Other Population

247 residents of Harrison, or 0.8% 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 York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrison ranks 540th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Harrison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenville (0% Native American/Other), and Pemberwick (0% Native American/Other). Harrison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rye Brook (1.9% Native American/Other), White Plains (1.5% Native American/Other), and Port Chester (0.9% Native American/Other).

Harrison's Multiracial Population

924 residents of Harrison, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harrison ranks 749th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Harrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Rye Brook (2.6% Multiracial), White Plains (3% Multiracial), and Port Chester (1.4% Multiracial). Harrison is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenville (4.6% Multiracial), and Pemberwick (3.5% 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.