Demographics & People — Harrison, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,599 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,300 |
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| Median Age | 33.8 |
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| Total Households | 8,991 |
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| Family Households | 4,899 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.684 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,257 |
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| Black or African American | 1,332 |
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| Asian | 4,398 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 8,527 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 11,604 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,004 |
| Hispanic: South American | 4,436 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,813 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 1,570 |
| Hispanic: Peruvian | 1,522 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,097 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 948 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 915 |
| Irish | 889 |
Language
| English Only | 6,215 |
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| Spanish | 6,815 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,642 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 333 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,314 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 40.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harrison, New Jersey.
