Indiana

Harrison

39,654
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Harrison

Harrison, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,595. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 39,654.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Crossing at Mauckport, Indiana, Morgan's Raid — Lovett's Ford Crossing, Indiana — Battle of Corydon — Morgan's Artillery, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202039,654
201039,364
200034,325
199029,890
198027,276
197020,423
196019,207
195017,858
194017,106
193017,254
192018,656
191020,232
190021,702
189020,786
188021,326
187019,913
186018,521
185015,286
184012,459
183010,273
18207,875
18103,595
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Harrison

Military engagements that took place in Harrison, Indiana.

Crossing at Mauckport, Indiana
1863
Morgan's Raid — Lovett's Ford Crossing
1863
Indiana — Battle of Corydon — Morgan's Artillery
1863
Battle of Corydon – Home Guard Resistance
1863
Morgan's Indiana-Ohio Raid – Battle of Corydon
1863
Morgan's Ohio Raid — Battle of Corydon
1863
Battle of Corydon
1863

Historic places in Harrison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison, Indiana.

Corydon Historic District
Corydon
Kintner House Hotel
Corydon
Swan's Landing Archeological Site (12HR304)
New Amsterdam
Kintner-Withers House
Laconia
Kintner-McGrain House
Corydon
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Frequently asked about Harrison

When does Harrison first appear in the US census?
Harrison, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,595.
What is the population of Harrison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harrison had a recorded population of 39,654.
Were any battles fought in Harrison?
7 documented military engagements took place in Harrison, including Crossing at Mauckport, Indiana, Morgan's Raid — Lovett's Ford Crossing, Indiana — Battle of Corydon — Morgan's Artillery.
How many historic places are in Harrison?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison, Indiana.
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