Harrison
City in Boone County, Arkansas
Harrison is a city in Boone County, Arkansas, with 13,069 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellefonte, 4.9 miles SE.
- 13,069residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 28.9 km²
- 1,172 / sq mipopulation density
- 72601ZIP code
About Harrison
Harrison is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Arkansas, United States. It is named after Marcus LaRue Harrison, a surveyor who laid out the city along Crooked Creek at Stifler Springs. As of the 2020 census, Harrison had a population of 13,069. It is the 30th largest city in Arkansas, based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Harrison is the principal city of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Boone and Newton counties.
The community has a history of racism; there were two race riots in the early 20th century and an influx of white supremacist organizations during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Living in Harrison
- Median household income
- $44,056
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Median rent
- $753/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Harrison had 13,069 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,069 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,172 per sq mi (452 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harrison at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,069 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.15 sq mi (28.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2426° N, 93.1177° W |
| ZIP code | 72601 |
| Official website | cityofharrison.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0530460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harrison
- Bellefonte4.9 mi SE
- Batavia5.7 mi W
- Bergman7.7 mi NE
- Valley Springs9.4 mi SE
- Alpena10.9 mi W
- Zinc11.7 mi E
- Everton13.1 mi SE
- Western Grove13.4 mi SE
- Pyatt15.1 mi E
- Omaha15.7 mi N
- South Lead Hill15.8 mi NE
- Jasper16.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison
What county is Harrison in?
Harrison is in Boone County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Harrison, AR?
13,069 people lived in Harrison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harrison, AR?
The ZIP code of Harrison is 72601.
What is the elevation of Harrison?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harrison?
Bellefonte (4.9 mi), Batavia (5.7 mi), Bergman (7.7 mi), Valley Springs (9.4 mi), Alpena (10.9 mi).
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