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West Harrison, IN Population

The population of West Harrison is 287, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
287
Total Population
42.6
Median age
58.54%
Female population %
70.8:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
15-19 years
Largest age group
54.3
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

West Harrison's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in West Harrison is 42.6, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • West Harrison's population under 18 was 25.09%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Harrison's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.72% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in West Harrison, 18.47% were under the age of 15, 23.34% aged 15 to 29, 41.46% aged 30 to 64, 16.72% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows West Harrison's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
West Harrison, IN population by age group. The largest age group was 15-19 years with a poulation of 34 (11.85% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 49 more females than males in West Harrison:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 58.54% females and 41.46% males in West Harrison, IN.
  • The West Harrison, IN gender ratio is 70.8:100 i.e. 70.8 men to 100 women (0.708).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 16.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 20.
The grouped bar chart shows West Harrison, IN population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (16) | Female # 55-59 years (20). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

West Harrison's population is moderately diverse:

  • Racial distribution of West Harrison population: 91.29% are White, 2.09% are Asian and 6.62% are multiracial.
  • West Harrison's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 287 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in West Harrison is White with a population of 262 (91.29% of the total population).
The bar chart shows West Harrison, IN population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
West Harrison, IN population by race. The largest racial group in West Harrison is White with a population of 262 (91.29% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

West Harrison's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 336 in the year 2009
  • From 2000 to 2010, West Harrison's population decreased by 48 (14.46%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, West Harrison's population increased by 44 (15.49%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, West Harrison's population was lowest in year 2016 at 279.
The graph shows West Harrison's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
West Harrison's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 330. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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