Harrisonville, MO

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2024 Population

9,970

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.2

1.59% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.17%

5.58% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,473

2.88% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$209,200

9.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,771

2.37% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Harrisonville, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Harrisonville, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harrisonville, MO are Cass Career Center (15 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Harrisonville, MO was $209,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Harrisonville, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrisonville, MO was 2 cars per household.

United States Missouri Cass County, MO Kansas City, MO-KS Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

Population & Diversity

Harrisonville, MO is home to a population of 9.97k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.18% of Harrisonville, MO residents were born outside of the country (217 people).

In 2024, there were 37.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.22k people) in Harrisonville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 246 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 216 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Harrisonville, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Harrisonville, MO was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrisonville, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonville, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.22k ± 264
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
246 ± 91
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
216 ± 171

2.73%

Hispanic Population

272 people

2.73% of the people in Harrisonville, MO are hispanic (272 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Harrisonville, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,470 ± 5,042 people
India
24,378 ± 3,826 people
China
16,113 ± 3,112 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

Foreign-Born Population

2.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

217 people

2.32%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

232 people

As of 2024, 2.18% of Harrisonville, MO residents (217 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrisonville, MO was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrisonville, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
163 ± 84
Gulf War (2001-)
83 ± 61
Gulf War (1990s)
22 ± 37

Harrisonville, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Harrisonville, MO.

Health

87.7% of the population of Harrisonville, MO has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.4% were men and 45.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.4% were men and 45.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrisonville, MO declined by 22.8% from 16% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrisonville, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Harrisonville, MO employs 4.77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Harrisonville, MO were Retail Trade (824 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (662 people), and Manufacturing (484 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($67,640), Public Administration ($60,515), and Utilities ($58,214).

Employment

Occupations

4.77k

2024 Value

± 559

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 17.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harrisonville, MO declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 4.89k employees to 4.77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrisonville, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (618 people), Sales & Related Occupations (503 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrisonville, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.77k

2024 Value

± 559

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 17.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harrisonville, MO declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 4.89k employees to 4.77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrisonville, MO, are Retail Trade (824 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (662 people), and Manufacturing (484 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrisonville, MO, though some of these residents may live in Harrisonville, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,231

Median earning men ± $7,096

$37,971

Median earning women ± $7,572

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,438), Other Services Except Public Administration ($73,170), and Manufacturing ($68,224).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($46,989), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,775), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,594).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Harrisonville, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Harrisonville, MO awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Harrisonville, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 26 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrisonville, MO are White (10 and 66.7%), Black or African American (4 and 26.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Harrisonville, MO by number of degrees awarded are Cass Career Center (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Harrisonville, MO are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (15 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Harrisonville, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 27 (3.7% men and 96.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 27 students enrolled in Harrisonville, MO, 3.7% men and 96.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 16 records, of which 93.8% were women and 6.25% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants

Most Common

15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Harrisonville, MO was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Harrisonville, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Cass Career Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cass Career Center with 15 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrisonville, MO, which is 0.0714 times less than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were 2.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrisonville, MO was $209,200 in 2024, which is 0.629 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,300 to $209,200, a 9.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrisonville, MO is 64.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Harrisonville, MO have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrisonville, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$209,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$20,835

$2,304

Median Property Taxes

±$347

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harrisonville, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrisonville, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2024

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.2% of the housing units in Harrisonville, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrisonville, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,473

Median Household Income

± $10,317

3.59k

Number of Households

± 457

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.59k households in Harrisonville, MO grew to $62,473 from the previous year's value of $60,727.

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonville, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrisonville, MO is from Missouri.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (8.18%)
Worked At Home (5.71%)

In 2024, 82.7% of workers in Harrisonville, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.18%) and those who worked at home (5.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrisonville, MO have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Harrisonville, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrisonville, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonville, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrisonville, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrisonville, MO (679 out of 9.47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harrisonville, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.