Harris, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 222, Harris'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

Harris is a small community located in Iowa, within Osceola County. The total population is 222. It ranks as the 679th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harris is 60.2 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 11.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harris is $53,911. This is 28% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Harris, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $87,500. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Harris is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 31.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harris is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 48.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (48.6% vs 7.3%).

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 41.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harris, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.