Harrison is a village in Calumet and Outagamie Counties,[4] Wisconsin, United States.[3] It is a part of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was created on March 8, 2013, from unincorporated areas of the Town of Harrison[5] and a portion of the Town of Buchanan: the right of way along County Trunk Highway KK in Outagamie County.[6] The village is located in what was the northwestern part of the town of Harrison and borders Appleton and Menasha. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 12,418, all of which lived in Calumet County.[7]
Harrison, Wisconsin | |
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Village | |
 Village hall | |
 Location of Harrison in Calumet County, Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 44°13′36″N 88°20′00″W / 44.22667°N 88.33333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Calumet, Outagamie |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.94 sq mi (82.73 km2) |
| • Land | 31.87 sq mi (82.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.069 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 12,418 |
| • Density | 389.6/sq mi (150.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-32790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2746307[3] |
| Website | Village of Harrison |
History
editOriginally chartered in 1853 as the Town of Lima, Harrison transitioned to become the Town of Harrison in 1858.[citation needed]
The first town meeting took place on the "Pratt farm" south of Sherwood, marking the beginning of Harrison's development.[citation needed]
In 2013, the residents of the town voted to incorporate Harrison into the Village of Harrison, a move certified by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette on March 8, 2013.[citation needed] Following the incorporation, the Village of Harrison and the Town of Harrison entered into a boundary agreement, reunifying the community under one entity. The incorporation of Harrison into a village marked a significant shift, with some residents[who?] resenting the transition from a predominantly rural community to a more suburban one.[citation needed]
Economy
editAgriculture remains a significant part of Harrison's economy, with dairy farming, crop production, and livestock raising being primary sources of income for many residents.[citation needed] These farms largely remain in the eastern and southern parts of the community. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, providing employment opportunities in various industries.[citation needed]
North Shore Golf Club is a private golf club in Harrison. It is situated along the north shore of Lake Winnebago and was constructed in 1930 largely with the assistance of horses. This 18-hole course was designed by Leonard Macomber.[citation needed]
The Harrison Athletic Association (HAA) provides recreational opportunities through organized sports leagues and events.[citation needed]
Demographics
editThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (July 2015) |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 12,418 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
Harrison has grown significantly in the past decade.[when?] It is changing from a rural community to suburban.[citation needed] The majority of the development in Harrison is occurring in the northwestern part of the village with largely residential developments along with several new apartment complexes.[citation needed] This portion of Harrison benefits from its large area of agricultural land and proximity to the greater Fox Valley.[citation needed]
| Population | % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1,937 | |
| 1930 | 1,871 | -3.41% |
| 1940 | 2,177 | 16.35% |
| 1950 | 2,818 | 29.44% |
| 1960 | 2,873 | 1.95% |
| 1980 | 3,541 | 23.25% |
| 1990 | 3,195 | -9.77% |
| 2000 | 5,756 | 80.16% |
| 2010 | 10,839 | 88.31% |
| 2020 | 12,439 | 14.76% |
The 2020 U.S. Census estimates the population of Harrison at around 13,179.[9]
Notes
edit- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Harrison, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- 1 2 "Village of Harrison". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ Outagamie County, Wisconsin-Municipalities
- ↑ "Town of Harrison". Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Town of Buchanan E-Newsletters, Spring/Summer 2013, Town of Harrison Incorporation Election, pg. 3" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Census Bureau profile: Harrison, Calumet County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Harrison village, Wisconsin". www.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
External links
edit- Village of Harrison
- Town & Village of Harrison Archived April 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
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