Harrison, Clare County, Michigan
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Harrison is a city located in Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,108.
The city is named after U.S. President William Henry Harrison.
Harrison is near the junction of U.S. Highway 127 and Michigan State Highway 61. US 127 actually bypasses the city on the east, though a business route serves the downtown area. Clare is 14 miles south on US 127, while Grayling is 40 miles to the north.
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Geography
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Location of Harrison, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). 9.7 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.97% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,108 people, 857 households, and 526 families residing in the city. The population density is 217.6/km² (563.3/mi²). There are 1,187 housing units at an average density of 122.5/km² (317.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.78% White, 2.04% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 1.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 857 households out of which 26.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% are non-families. 35.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,392, and the median income for a family is $35,179. Males have a median income of $32,500 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,443. 18.5% of the population and 14.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Colleges
- Mid-Michigan Community College-Harrison
External links
- Harrison Chamber of Commerce (http://www.harrisonchamber.com/)