Harrison township, Ohio
Harrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrison township is a geographic entity located in Perry County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,147. The land area covers 23.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,147 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,987 | ±154 | 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 | 2,163 | ±166 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,987 | ±154 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 176 | ±90 |
| Median Home Value | $109,500 | ±$14,258 |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | ±$24 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,741 | ±$2,757 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,308 | ±$2,705 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,095 | ±229 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,042 | ±195 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±4.5% |
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: 5,129 (2024)
ID: 173137
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
12823 TOWNSHIP ROAD 1001 NE, CROOKSVILLE OH 43731-9724
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COUNTY OF PERRY
GUS Population: 35,682 (2024)
ID: 172270
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
PO BOX 248, NEW LEXINGTON OH 43764-0248
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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-04 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Duncan Falls, 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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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
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College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404553111
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CROOKSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 111 E. MAIN ST., CROOKSVILLE, OH, 43731 |
(740) 982-4821
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
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College | 13.8 mi away | 1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404530762
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 41 N MAIN ST., ROSEVILLE, OH, 43777 |
(740) 697-0237
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Zane State College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701-2626 |
7405885000
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PERRY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 117 S. JACKSON ST., NEW LEXINGTON, OH, 43764 |
(740) 342-4194
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Hocking College
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College | 23.5 mi away | 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407537050
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PERRY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY BS1
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 117 S. JACKSON ST., NEW LEXINGTON, OH, 43764 |
(220) 216-0755
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Tri-County Adult Career Center
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College Vocational | 23.9 mi away | 15676 St Rt 691, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407535464
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 2530 MAYSVILLE PIKE, ZANESVILLE, OH, 43701 |
(740) 454-1511
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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 NEW LEXINGTON 2 NW, OH US, located 6.2 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 | 37.1° | 17.7° | 27.4° | 3.35" | 8.6" |
| February | 40.5° | 19.6° | 30.1° | 2.72" | 5.3" |
| March | 50.6° | 27.0° | 38.8° | 3.84" | 2.8" |
| April | 63.9° | 36.4° | 50.1° | 4.36" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 47.2° | 60.0° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 56.5° | 68.3° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.4° | 60.8° | 72.1° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 59.0° | 70.8° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 51.6° | 64.2° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 39.7° | 52.5° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.8° | 29.7° | 41.2° | 3.21" | 0.4" |
| December | 41.7° | 23.5° | 32.6° | 3.29" | 3.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooksville village | Village | 0.8 mi | — |
| Rose Farm CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Roseville village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| East Fultonham CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Fultonham village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| New Lexington village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912733964. • 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.