Harrison township, Ohio
Harrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrison township is a geographic entity located in Darke County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,153. The land area covers 34.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,153 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 845 | ±160 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 852 | ±160 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 845 | ±160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±8 |
| Median Home Value | $116,500 | ±$21,310 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | ±$142 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,250 | ±$9,943 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,560 | ±$7,698 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 232 | ±121 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 825 | ±157 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±19.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON
GUS Population: 2,148 (2024)
ID: 110879
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Township | Official Local Government |
PO BOX 102, 101 RAILROAD ST, NEW MADISON OH 45346
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GUS Population: 51,462 (2024)
ID: 132368
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DARKE COUNTY AUDITOR
504 S BROADWAY ST, 7, GREENVILLE OH 45331-1990
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Harrison | KG-05 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Harrison | KG-05 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Harrison | 06-08 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Harrison | KG-05 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Harrison | 09-12 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Harrison | 09-12 | Harrison, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcanum, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Arcanum, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana University-East
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College | 9.4 mi away | 2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN, 47374-1289 |
7659738200
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NEW MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 142 S. MAIN ST., NEW MADISON, OH, 45346 |
(937) 996-1741
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond
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College Vocational | 10.2 mi away | 50 Hayes Arboretum Road, Richmond, IN, 47374 |
7659623005
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ELDORADO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 150 N MAIN ST, ELDORADO, OH, 45321 |
(937) 273-4933
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Bethany Theological Seminary
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College | 12.6 mi away | 615 National Rd W, Richmond, IN, 47374-4019 |
76598318001808
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NEW PARIS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 115 N. WASHINGTON ST., NEW PARIS, OH, 45347 |
(937) 437-7242
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Earlham College
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College | 12.9 mi away | 801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN, 47374-4095 |
7659831200
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WEST MANCHESTER BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 212 S HIGH ST, WEST MANCHESTER, OH, 45380 |
(937) 678-8503
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Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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College Vocational | 24.0 mi away | 6800 Hoke Rd, Englewood, OH, 45315 |
9378546297
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ARCANUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 101 NORTH ST., ARCANUM, OH, 45304 |
(937) 692-8484
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RICHMOND WTR WKS, IN US, located 10.0 miles from Harrison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.2° | 19.6° | 27.9° | 3.20" | — |
| February | 40.3° | 22.2° | 31.2° | 2.25" | — |
| March | 50.8° | 30.8° | 40.8° | 3.42" | — |
| April | 63.8° | 40.7° | 52.2° | 4.27" | — |
| May | 73.7° | 51.5° | 62.6° | 4.63" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 60.2° | 71.1° | 4.80" | — |
| July | 84.8° | 63.5° | 74.2° | 4.32" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 61.8° | 72.7° | 3.27" | — |
| September | 77.6° | 54.2° | 65.9° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 42.9° | 54.2° | 3.16" | — |
| November | 51.7° | 32.7° | 42.2° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 40.4° | 24.7° | 32.6° | 3.10" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Madison village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Hollansburg village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Whitewater town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Eldorado village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Palestine village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Wayne Lakes village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903733810. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.