Harrison, TN Demographics

A map of Harrison's Population by Race

Harrison, Tennessee has an estimated population of 8,011, a slight increase from the 7,902 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 19.0% Black, 4.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Tennessee 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 48.8% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrison is ranked the 79th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrison's White Population

5,815 residents of Harrison, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Harrison ranks 456th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 67.9% to 72.6%.

Harrison is more White than neighboring Chattanooga (55.5% White), and Collegedale (70% White). Harrison is less White than neighboring Lakesite (90% White), Middle Valley (83.5% White), and Ooltewah (100% White).

Harrison's Black Population

1,520 residents of Harrison, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrison is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Harrison ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 21.8% to 19.0%.

Harrison is more Black than neighboring Lakesite (0.6% Black), Middle Valley (4.8% Black), Ooltewah (0% Black), and Collegedale (9.2% Black). Harrison is less Black than neighboring Chattanooga (27.6% Black).

Harrison's Asian Population

182 residents of Harrison, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Harrison ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.7%. Asian residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.3%.

Harrison is more Asian than neighboring Lakesite (0% Asian), Middle Valley (1.6% Asian), and Ooltewah (0% Asian). Harrison is less Asian than neighboring Collegedale (5.2% Asian).

Harrison's Hispanic Population

342 residents of Harrison, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrison is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Harrison ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrison's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Harrison is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakesite (3% Hispanic), and Ooltewah (0% Hispanic). Harrison is less Hispanic than neighboring Middle Valley (7.2% Hispanic), Chattanooga (10% Hispanic), and Collegedale (12.7% Hispanic).

Harrison's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Harrison, or 0.0% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrison ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Harrison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakesite (0.1% Native American/Other), Middle Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), Chattanooga (0.4% Native American/Other), and Collegedale (0.2% Native American/Other).

Harrison's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Harrison, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Harrison ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrison's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.9%.

Harrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Multiracial). Harrison is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakesite (6.2% Multiracial), Middle Valley (2.6% Multiracial), Chattanooga (4.3% Multiracial), and Collegedale (2.8% 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.