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37% of residents are 65 or older in Harrisville, against 19% in Michigan’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 3 have a lower median household income than Harrisville. The biggest park or preserve is Harrisville State Park, at 24 acres. Harrisville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Harrisville beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 549 in 1880, a peak of 987 in 1890, 437 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harrisville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Harrisville.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At 54.2 years, Harrisville’s median age is above both the Michigan town median (42.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Harrisville has grown 2.8% since 2020, to 443 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
| Harrisville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 26% | 29% |
53.2% women, 46.8% men
About 88 men for every 100 women. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Harrisville | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.5% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.4% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.3% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.2% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Harrisville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Harrisville’s July high is 77°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Harrisville home is worth about $218,000, up 5.3% in a year, 17% below the Michigan typical home. The median rent in Harrisville is $698 a month.
| Harrisville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $698 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 84% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Harrisville for work: only 6% work in town. 25% of residents live below the poverty line in Harrisville. Since 2011, Harrisville has lost 141 jobs, to 182 in 2021.
| Harrisville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
83% of Harrisville adults had a checkup this year. Harrisville beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 44% of Harrisville adults have high blood pressure.
| Harrisville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Harrisville | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.4% | 11.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.4% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Harrisville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harrisville State Park | 0.1 mi | 24 |
| 2. Mill Pond Park | — | 8 |
| 3. Harrisville Boating Access Site | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Harrisville; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Harrisville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
City in Michigan, United States
Harrisville is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alcona County. The population was 437 at the 2020 census, making Harrisville the sixth-smallest city by population in the state of Michigan. The city is surrounded by Harrisville Township but is administratively autonomous. Located on Lake Huron, it is an official Michigan Department of Natural Resources Harbor of Refuge.
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Harrisville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.