West Harrison, Indiana facts for kids
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West Harrison, Indiana
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Location of West Harrison in Dearborn County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 325 |
| • Density | 1,470.59/sq mi (567.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47060
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-82790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397732 |
West Harrison is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Dearborn County, within Harrison Township. In 2020, about 325 people lived there.
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History of West Harrison
When the first settlers arrived in West Harrison, they discovered many mounds built by Native Americans. The town of West Harrison was officially started in 1813. This was the same year its nearby "twin city," Harrison, Ohio, was also founded.
Geography and Location
West Harrison is located right next to the state line between Indiana and Ohio. It sits just across from Harrison, Ohio. A street called State Street divides the two towns.
According to information from 2010, West Harrison covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 290 | — | |
| 1890 | 320 | 10.3% | |
| 1900 | 304 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 281 | −7.6% | |
| 1920 | 258 | −8.2% | |
| 1930 | 279 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 341 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 395 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 328 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 318 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 289 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 325 | 12.5% | |
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The number of people living in West Harrison has changed over many years. The chart above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880. In 2020, the population was 325 people.
What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 289 people living in West Harrison. These people lived in 136 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
Most of the people in the town, 99%, were White. A very small number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
The average age of people in West Harrison in 2010 was about 42 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male, and a little less than half were female.
Famous People from West Harrison
- Lonnie Mack was a very talented blues-rock guitar player. He was known for being a pioneer in this type of music.
See also
In Spanish: West Harrison (Indiana) para niños
