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Harrison, MI
City in Clare County, Michigan.
Population
2,110
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Harrison and its ZIP codes
Harrison at a glance
- Harrison is about 3.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,430 a year, 46% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,100 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Harrison, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrison, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,430
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (440), Irish Americans (228), Polish Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clare County. PPP loans are for Harrison.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,327
7,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$283M
FY 2026, $9,182 per person
How people get to work
Harrison, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrison, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
169
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrison, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Harrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarwellVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| ClareCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| GladwinCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| MarionVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BeavertonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.8 |
| ColemanCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| PrudenvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| RosebushVillage | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| WeidmanCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.7 |
| McBainCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| EvartCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Beal CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4 |
| BarrytonVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrison, MI in?
- Harrison is in Clare County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Harrison, MI?
- About 2,110 people live in Harrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrison?
- Nearby places include Farwell (13 mi), Clare (14 mi), Gladwin (16 mi), Loomis (17 mi), Marion (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023