West Virginia

Harrison

65,921
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Harrison

Harrison, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 2,080. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 65,921.

Its recorded population peaked at 85,296 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Clarksburg (1861), B&O Railroad Raid at Clarksburg (1861), Occupation of Clarksburg, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202065,921
201069,099
200068,652
199069,371
198077,710
197073,028
196077,856
195085,296
194082,911
193078,567
192074,793
191048,381
190027,690
189021,919
188020,181
187016,714
186013,790
185011,728
184017,669
183014,722
182010,932
18109,958
18004,848
17902,080
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, West Virginia.

Skirmish at Clarksburg (1861)
1861
B&O Railroad Raid at Clarksburg (1861)
1861
Occupation of Clarksburg
1861
Jones-Imboden Raid: Action at Bridgeport
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid: Clarksburg Action
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid — Skirmish at Clarksburg Outskirts
1863
Guerrilla Attack on Clarksburg (1863)
1863

Historic places in Harrison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison, West Virginia.

Salem College Administration Building
Salem
Shinnston Historic District
Shinnston
Glen Elk Historic District
Clarksburg
Quiet Dell School
Mount Clare
Fletcher Covered Bridge
Maken
Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge
Bridgeport
Indian Cave Petroglyphs
Good Hope
Smith, Watters, Farm on Duck Creek
Lost Creek
Salem Historic District
Salem
Shinn, Levi, House
Shinnston
Waldomore
Clarksburg
Stealey-Goff-Vance House
Clarksburg
Edgewood Manor
Clarksburg
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge
Bridgeport
Templemoor
Clarksburg
Trinity Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarksburg
Quality Hill Historic District
Clarksburg
Johnson, Governor Joseph, House
Bridgeport
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Frequently asked about Harrison

When does Harrison first appear in the US census?
Harrison, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 2,080.
What is the population of Harrison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harrison had a recorded population of 65,921.
When did Harrison's population peak?
Harrison's recorded population peaked at 85,296 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Harrison?
7 documented military engagements took place in Harrison, including Skirmish at Clarksburg (1861), B&O Railroad Raid at Clarksburg (1861), Occupation of Clarksburg.
How many historic places are in Harrison?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison, West Virginia.
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