Kentucky

Harrison

18,692
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Harrison

Harrison, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 4,350. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,692.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,846 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 14 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Bird's Invasion of Kentucky, Ruddell's Station Massacre, Battle of Ruddle's and Martin's Stations (1780), and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,692
201018,846
200017,983
199016,248
198015,166
197014,158
196013,704
195013,736
194015,124
193014,859
192015,798
191016,873
190018,570
189016,914
188016,504
187012,993
186013,779
185013,064
184012,472
183013,234
182012,278
18107,752
18004,350
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, Kentucky.

Bird's Invasion of Kentucky
1780
Ruddell's Station Massacre
1780
Battle of Ruddle's and Martin's Stations (1780)
1780
Battle of Ruddle's Station 1780
1780
Siege of Ruddle's Station
1780
Raids on Kentucky Settlements (1784–1790)
1784
Battle of Cynthiana Kentucky (First — Morgan)
1862
Battle of Cynthiana
1862
First Battle of Cynthiana (1862)
1862
Morgan Crosses Licking River at Cynthiana
1862
Battle of Cynthiana Kentucky
1864
Battle of Cynthiana 1864
1864
Pursuit After Cynthiana June 1864
1864
Second Battle of Cynthiana
1864

Historic places in Harrison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison, Kentucky.

Hinkson, John, House
Shawhan
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana
Cynthiana
Kimbrough-Hehr House
Broadwell
Church of the Advent, Episcopal
Cynthiana
Cynthiana Commercial District
Cynthiana
Fraizer, Joel, House
Cynthiana
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Frequently asked about Harrison

When does Harrison first appear in the US census?
Harrison, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 4,350.
What is the population of Harrison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harrison had a recorded population of 18,692.
When did Harrison's population peak?
Harrison's recorded population peaked at 18,846 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Harrison?
14 documented military engagements took place in Harrison, including Bird's Invasion of Kentucky, Ruddell's Station Massacre, Battle of Ruddle's and Martin's Stations (1780).
How many historic places are in Harrison?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison, Kentucky.
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