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There are 2,108 residents in Harrison.
In Harrison, about 48% of adults are married. In Harrison, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.
In 2000, Harrison had a median family income of $35,179.
Harrison folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Harrison that were owner-occupied was 66%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Harrison housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Harrison has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Harrison, 92% of commuters drive to work. Harrison offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
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