Harrison, Arkansas
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Harrison is a city located in Boone County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,152. The city is the county seat of Boone CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Image:ARMap-doton-Harrison.png Harrison is located at 36°14'14" North, 93°6'49" West (36.237247, -93.113703)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.5 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.5 km² (10.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 12,152 people, 5,259 households, and 3,260 families residing in the city. The population density was 458.6/km² (1,187.5/mi²). There were 5,747 housing units at an average density of 216.9/km² (561.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.24% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,259 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,850, and the median income for a family was $34,009. Males had a median income of $27,934 versus $18,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,909. 16.2% of the population and 11.5% of families were below the poverty line. 18.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Harrison is the home of the modern KKK.
