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Harrison City, Pennsylvania

Harrison City is a town located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 155.

Geography

\nHarrison City is located at 40°21'19" North, 79°38'60" West (40.355388, -79.649893)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 155 people, 75 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,196.9/km² (3,029.1/mi²). There are 81 housing units at an average density of 625.5/km² (1,582.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.42% White, 1.94% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 75 households out of which 26.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% are married couples living together, 16.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% are non-families. 44.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.07 and the average family size is 2.88. In the town the population is spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $35,179, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $28,542 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,759. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.