West Harrison, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 285, West Harrison's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Harrison is a small community located in Indiana, within Dearborn County. The total population is 285. It ranks as the 624th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Harrison is 36.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, West Harrison has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Harrison is $43,750. This is 39% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $129,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Harrison is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Harrison, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.