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Harrison (NJ) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Harrison, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)17,021.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate2.91% (583)
Growth Since 202012.58% (2303)
Rank in State51th
Rank in Country2230th

The population of Harrison, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 20,616. This is an increase of 2.91% (583 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Harrison by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Harrison by Age

Harrison Population Pyramid 2022
Harrison Median Age
33.9
Total
33.4
Male
34.5
Female
Harrison Sex Ratio
50.9%
9,322
Male
49.1%
8,991
Female
Harrison Age Dependency Ratio
13.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Harrison Adults
14,551
Adults
(1,699 of whom are seniors) in Harrison.

Population of Harrison by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Harrison

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.56%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 14.45%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 16.72%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Harrison

While the overall poverty rate of Harrison is 15.56%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (16.72%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (14.45%).

Poverty Rate of Harrison by Employment Status and Sex

8.74%
Female Employed
11.86%
Female Unemployed
5.79%
Male Employed
45.6%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Harrison by Education

15.68%
Less Than 9th Grade
12.28%
High School
9.36%
Some College
12.01%
Bachelors or Greater