West Harrison, IN Demographics

A map of West Harrison's Population by Race

West Harrison, Indiana has an estimated population of 285, a large decrease from the 325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Harrison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Harrison has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Harrison, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Harrison is ranked the 624th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). West Harrison was ranked the 532nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Harrison's White Population

242 residents of West Harrison, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Harrison is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. West Harrison ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's White population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of West Harrison's population has decreased from 93.2% to 84.9%.

West Harrison is less White than neighboring Harrison (92.9% White), Bright (95.1% White), New Haven CDP (Hamilton County) (100% White), Blue Jay (88.8% White), and New Trenton (100% White).

West Harrison's Black Population

2 residents of West Harrison, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Harrison is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. West Harrison ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

West Harrison is more Black than neighboring New Haven CDP (Hamilton County) (0% Black), Blue Jay (0% Black), and New Trenton (0% Black). West Harrison is less Black than neighboring Harrison (0.8% Black), and Bright (1.7% Black).

West Harrison's Asian Population

11 residents of West Harrison, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Harrison is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. West Harrison ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Asian residents' share of West Harrison's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.9%.

West Harrison is more Asian than neighboring Harrison (0.2% Asian), Bright (0% Asian), New Haven CDP (Hamilton County) (0% Asian), Blue Jay (0% Asian), and New Trenton (0% Asian).

West Harrison's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Harrison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Harrison is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Harrison ranks 681st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of West Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Harrison is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (1.9% Hispanic), Bright (1% Hispanic), and Blue Jay (6.7% Hispanic).

West Harrison's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Harrison is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Harrison ranks 440th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Harrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Harrison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Harrison's Multiracial Population

30 residents of West Harrison, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Harrison is higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Harrison ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Harrison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Harrison's population has increased from 5.8% to 10.5%.

West Harrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (4.2% Multiracial), Bright (2.2% Multiracial), New Haven CDP (Hamilton County) (0% Multiracial), Blue Jay (4.6% Multiracial), and New Trenton (0% 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.