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Harrison, IL
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
830
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
394
ZIP codes
0
Harrison and its ZIP codes
Harrison at a glance
- Harrison is 72% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,632 a year, 7% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,100 (33% below Illinois) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Harrison, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,632
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$176,100
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
64.3
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (63), Puerto Ricans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Harrison.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
How people get to work
Harrison, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Harrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurphysboroCity | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| De SotoVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| VergennesVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CarbondaleCity | 7.9 mi | 17.5 |
| ElkvilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| GorhamVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| HurstCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AvaCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DowellVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BushVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CambriaVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MakandaVillage | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| ColpVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrison, IL in?
- Harrison is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Harrison, IL?
- About 830 people live in Harrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrison?
- Nearby places include Murphysboro (1.9 mi), De Soto (6.1 mi), Vergennes (7.4 mi), Carbondale (7.9 mi), Elkville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023