Harriston, VA

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Harriston Overview

1,033
TOTAL POPULATION
531
MALE POPULATION
502
FEMALE POPULATION
105.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.54
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,327
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,544
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.30
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
491
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Race in Harriston

The most populous races in Harriston are White / Caucasian (738 | 71.4%), Two or more Races (140 | 13.6%), and Black / African American (116 | 11.2%).
Race in Harriston
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American11611.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino525.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian73871.4%
Two or more Races14013.6%
Some other Race393.8%
Total1,033100.0%

Ancestry in Harriston

The most populous ancestries reported in Harriston are English (223 | 21.6%), Irish (206 | 19.9%), American (186 | 18.0%), Cherokee (88 | 8.5%), and German (84 | 8.1%), together accounting for 76.2% of all Harriston residents.
Ancestry in Harriston
Ancestry# Population% Population
American18618.0%
Cherokee888.5%
Cuban212.0%
English22321.6%
German848.1%
Irish20619.9%
Mexican60.6%
Spanish252.4%
Welsh615.9%
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Immigrants in Harriston

Immigrants in Harriston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Harriston

Sex and Age in Harriston

The most populous age groups in Harriston are 65 to 69 Years (94 | 17.7%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (84 | 16.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Harriston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (14.9%)24 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years17 (3.2%)35 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years21 (4.0%)35 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)57 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Years16 (3.0%)15 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years77 (14.5%)84 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Years39 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years50 (9.4%)7 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years41 (7.7%)30 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (1.1%)38 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years55 (10.4%)83 (16.5%)
65 to 69 Years94 (17.7%)27 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years16 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years16 (3.0%)48 (9.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (3.8%)
Total531 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Harriston

Median Family Size in Harriston

Median Family Size in Harriston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple225 (93.8%)3.32
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (6.2%)4.80
Total Families240 (100.0%)3.42

Median Household Size in Harriston

Median Household Size in Harriston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple225 (52.0%)3.32
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (3.5%)5.87
Non-family193 (44.6%)1.02
Total Households433 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Harriston

Out of a total of 433 households in Harriston, 240 (55.4%) are family households, while 193 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 187.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Harriston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-187 (43.2%)
2-Person Households59 (13.6%)6 (1.4%)
3-Person Households97 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households38 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households46 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total240 (55.4%)193 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in Harriston

Fertility by Age in Harriston

Average fertility rate in Harriston is 228.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 474.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 61.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Harriston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years27 (61.4%)474.0
20 to 34 years17 (38.6%)172.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total44 (100.0%)228.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harriston

38.6% of women with births (44) in Harriston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harriston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (38.6%)27 (61.4%)

Fertility by Education in Harriston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Harriston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma27 (61.4%)241.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (38.6%)708.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total44 (100.0%)228.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harriston

61.4% of women with births in Harriston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harriston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (38.6%)27 (61.4%)

Income in Harriston

Income Overview in Harriston

Per Capita Income in Harriston is $31,327, while median incomes of families and households are $91,917 and $86,544 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,033$31,327
Median Family Income240$91,917
Mean Family Income240$91,654
Median Household Income433$86,544
Mean Household Income433$71,556
Income Deficit240$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,03320.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,03379.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0330.30

Earnings by Sex in Harriston

Average Earnings in Harriston are $38,607, $42,321 for men and $33,616 for women, a difference of 20.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Harriston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male315 (60.6%)$42,321
Female205 (39.4%)$33,616
Total520 (100.0%)$38,607

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harriston

The most common earnings brackets in Harriston are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (114 | 36.2%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (64 | 31.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harriston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)29 (14.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)27 (13.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99937 (11.7%)34 (16.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)28 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999114 (36.2%)64 (31.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99962 (19.7%)16 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (100.0%)205 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harriston

Average earnings in Harriston are $43,281 for men and $36,058 for women, a difference of 16.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $39,073, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,073. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,420, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harriston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,073$33,750
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,281$36,058

Family Income in Harriston

Family Income Brackets in Harriston

According to the Harriston family income data, there are 113 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 47.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Harriston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000156.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999145.8%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999840.8%
$100,000 to $149,99911347.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harriston

2-person families (59 | 24.6%) account for the highest median family income in Harriston with $101,192 per family, while 2-person families (59 | 24.6%) have the highest median income of $50,596 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harriston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families59 (24.6%)$101,192
3-Person Families97 (40.4%)$92,292
4-Person Families53 (22.1%)$86,369
5-Person Families31 (12.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total240 (100.0%)$91,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Harriston

Family Income by Number of Earners in Harriston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner121 (50.4%)$101,657
2 Earners102 (42.5%)$85,980
3+ Earners17 (7.1%)$0
Total240 (100.0%)$91,917

Household Income in Harriston

Household Income Brackets in Harriston

With 158 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Harriston, accounting for 36.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Harriston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999194.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996414.8%
$25,000 to $34,999439.9%
$35,000 to $49,999204.6%
$50,000 to $74,999163.7%
$75,000 to $99,99915836.5%
$100,000 to $149,99911326.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Harriston

The median household income in Harriston is $86,544, with the highest median household income of $101,279 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 168 households (38.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Harriston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (3.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years113 (26.1%)$87,708
45 to 64 Years168 (38.8%)$101,279
65+ Years137 (31.6%)$0
Total433 (100.0%)$86,544

Poverty in Harriston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harriston

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Harriston, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (41.8%) and 24 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harriston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (41.8%)24 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)15 (35.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (6.2%)39 (7.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harriston

According to the poverty statistics in Harriston, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harriston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years21 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)27 (64.3%)
25 to 34 Years77 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years89 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years41 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years61 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years98 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total498 (93.8%)463 (92.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harriston

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harriston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harriston

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harriston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harriston

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harriston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Harriston

Employment by Class of Employer in Harriston

Among the 491 employed individuals in Harriston, private company employees (286 | 58.3%), not-for-profit organizations (92 | 18.7%), and state government employees (74 | 15.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Harriston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28658.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)397.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations9218.7%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees7415.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total491100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Harriston

Employment Status by Age in Harriston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (47.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years111 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years49 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years77 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harriston

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harriston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma161 (67.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree168 (73.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Harriston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harriston are Health Diagnosing & Treating (38 | 7.7%), Health Technologists (28 | 5.7%), Community & Social Service (17 | 3.5%), Education, Arts & Media (17 | 3.5%), and Management (7 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Harriston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Harriston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Harriston are Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 16.1%), Security & Protection (23 | 4.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (23 | 4.7%), and Healthcare Support (13 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Harriston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Harriston, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (77.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Harriston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (22.8%)61 (77.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)41 (35.6%)74 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harriston are , and Office & Administration (40 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Harriston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Harriston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Harriston are Construction & Extraction (30 | 6.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Harriston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Harriston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harriston are Transportation (113 | 23.0%), Material Moving (63 | 12.8%), and Production (44 | 9.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Harriston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Harriston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Harriston

Employment Industries in Harriston

The major employment industries in Harriston include Health Care & Social Assistance (125 | 25.5%), Manufacturing (100 | 20.4%), Wholesale Trade (70 | 14.3%), Educational Services (34 | 6.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (25 | 5.1%).
Employment Industries in Harriston

Employment Industries by Sex in Harriston

The Harriston industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Harriston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance23 (18.4%)102 (81.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total315 (64.1%)176 (35.8%)

Education in Harriston

School Enrollment in Harriston

The most common levels of schooling among the 172 students in Harriston are middle school (56 | 32.6%), elementary school (35 | 20.3%), and nursery / preschool (34 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Harriston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3419.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3520.3%
Middle School5632.6%
High School3017.4%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional179.9%
Total172100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harriston

Out of a total of 172 students who are enrolled in schools in Harriston, 34 (19.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 138 (80.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 56 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harriston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old35 (67.3%)17 (32.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (80.2%)34 (19.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harriston

Arts & humanities (35 | 83.3%), and psychology (7 | 16.7%) are the most common fields of study among 42 individuals in Harriston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harriston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology716.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3583.3%
Total42100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Harriston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harriston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harriston are males with 2 vehicles (149, accounting for 47.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (17, making up 84.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harriston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle18 (5.7%)28 (15.9%)
2 Vehicles149 (47.3%)17 (9.7%)
3 Vehicles60 (19.1%)87 (49.4%)
4 Vehicles24 (7.6%)44 (25.0%)
5 or more Vehicles46 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total315 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Harriston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harriston are 20 to 24 minutes (104 commuters, 21.9%), 25 to 29 minutes (84 commuters, 17.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (83 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Harriston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes183.8%
10 to 14 Minutes7115.0%
15 to 19 Minutes8317.5%
20 to 24 Minutes10421.9%
25 to 29 Minutes8417.7%
30 to 34 Minutes6012.7%
35 to 39 Minutes71.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes479.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Harriston

The most common commute times in Harriston are 20 to 24 minutes (76 commuters, 24.1%) for males and 90 or more minutes (47 commuters, 29.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Harriston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes71 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (17.8%)27 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes76 (24.1%)28 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes44 (14.0%)40 (25.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes50 (15.9%)10 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)47 (29.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harriston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Harriston are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (97, 30.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (64, 40.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harriston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM91 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)6 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (4.8%)28 (17.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM97 (30.8%)10 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM35 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)64 (40.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM24 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM46 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)44 (27.7%)
Total315 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Harriston

Occupancy by Ownership in Harriston

Of the total 433 dwellings in Harriston, owner-occupied units account for 348 (80.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 85 (19.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Harriston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units34880.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8519.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units433100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Harriston

Occupancy by Household Size in Harriston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18743.2%
2-Person Household6515.0%
3-Person Household9722.4%
4+ Person Household8419.4%
Total Housing Units433100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harriston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harriston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household117 (62.6%)70 (37.4%)
2-Person Household65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household69 (82.1%)15 (17.9%)
Total Housing Units348 (80.4%)85 (19.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harriston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harriston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma127 (80.4%)31 (19.6%)
College/Associate Degree132 (71.0%)54 (29.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harriston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harriston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10023.1%
35 to 44 Years286.5%
45 to 54 Years306.9%
55 to 64 Years13831.9%
65 to 74 Years388.8%
75 to 84 Years8018.5%
85 Years and Over194.4%
Total433100.0%

Housing Finances in Harriston

Median Income by Occupancy in Harriston

Median Income by Occupancy in Harriston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied348 (80.4%)$85,980
Renter-Occupied85 (19.6%)$0
Average433 (100.0%)$86,544

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harriston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harriston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99948 (13.8%)16 (18.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (8.1%)15 (17.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (29.9%)54 (63.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999113 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harriston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harriston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49964 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79969 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99923 (6.6%)15 (17.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499126 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99921 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Harriston

Housing Structures in Harriston

Housing Structures in Harriston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27463.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other15936.7%
Total433100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harriston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harriston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached258 (94.2%)16 (5.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other90 (56.6%)69 (43.4%)
Total348 (80.4%)85 (19.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harriston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harriston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms21 (6.0%)54 (63.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms86 (24.7%)15 (17.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms130 (37.4%)16 (18.8%)
8 or more Rooms111 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harriston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harriston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity171 (49.1%)85 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene138 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Harriston

Household Vehicle Usage in Harriston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (4.0%)16 (18.8%)
1 Vehicle64 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles76 (21.8%)69 (81.2%)
3 or more Vehicles194 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total348 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Harriston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harriston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units155193
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$434$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harriston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harriston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00038 (24.5%)6 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99969 (44.5%)130 (67.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99948 (31.0%)14 (7.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)43 (22.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harriston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harriston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99967 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (10.3%)20 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)60 (31.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)113 (58.6%)
Total155 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harriston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harriston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x38 (24.5%)100,959 (52,310.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (14.2%)89 (46.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (18.1%)47 (24.3%)
4.0x or more67 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harriston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harriston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49950 (32.3%)65 (33.7%)
$800 to $1,49967 (43.2%)54 (28.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)193 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Harriston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harriston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harriston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)
26 to 34 Years125 (77.6%)36 (22.4%)
35 to 44 Years71 (74.0%)25 (26.0%)
45 to 54 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total956 (92.5%)77 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harriston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harriston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harriston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harriston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00083 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999185 (92.0%)16 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999399 (94.1%)25 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over273 (88.3%)36 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harriston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harriston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 686 (71.7%)46 (38.3%)
6 to 18 Years30 (24.8%)91 (75.2%)
19 to 25 Years15 (25.9%)27 (46.6%)
25 to 34 Years14 (8.7%)125 (77.6%)
35 to 44 Years18 (18.8%)71 (74.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)182 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years69 (55.2%)56 (44.8%)
75 Years and over99 (100.0%)51 (51.5%)
Total331 (32.0%)720 (69.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harriston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harriston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (50.0%)19 (28.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harriston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Harriston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Harriston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Harriston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (28.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Harriston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (50.0%)19 (28.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Harriston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Harriston

Computing Device Access in Harriston

Computing Device Access in Harriston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25959.8%
Smartphone35080.8%
Tablet27062.4%
No Computing Device8319.2%
Total433100.0%

Internet Access in Harriston

Internet Access in Harriston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home30770.9%
Cellular Data Only439.9%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet8319.2%
Total433100.0%

Harriston Summary

Harriston, Virginia is a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is part of the Winchester, Virginia metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is located about 25 miles west of Winchester.

History

Harriston was founded in 1790 by William Harriston, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was originally known as Harristonville, but the name was changed to Harriston in 1820. The town was an important stop on the Valley Turnpike, which connected Winchester to Staunton, Virginia. The turnpike was a major transportation route for goods and people in the 19th century.
Harriston was also an important stop on the Winchester and Potomac Railroad, which connected Winchester to Washington, D.C. The railroad was completed in 1836 and was a major factor in the growth of the town. The railroad brought new businesses and industries to the area, including a flour mill, a sawmill, and a tannery.

Geography

Harriston is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The town is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is part of the Winchester, Virginia metropolitan area. The town is located about 25 miles west of Winchester and is bordered by the towns of Stephens City, Middletown, and Strasburg.
The town is situated on the banks of the Shenandoah River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located at the intersection of Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11.

Economy

The economy of Harriston is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, including a dairy farm, a beef farm, and a poultry farm. The town is also home to several wineries and vineyards, which attract tourists from all over the region.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a restaurant. The town is also home to a small manufacturing plant, which produces plastic products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Harriston was 1,500. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income is $45,000 and the median home value is $150,000. The town has a low unemployment rate and a high rate of homeownership.
The town is served by the Winchester Public Schools system. The town is home to one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to a branch of the Shenandoah County Library.

Conclusion

Harriston, Virginia is a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is located about 25 miles west of Winchester. The town was founded in 1790 and was an important stop on the Valley Turnpike and the Winchester and Potomac Railroad. The economy of Harriston is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The town is served by the Winchester Public Schools system and is home to a branch of the Shenandoah County Library.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Harriston?
Total Population of Harriston is 1,033.
What is the Total Male Population of Harriston?
Total Male Population of Harriston is 531.
What is the Total Female Population of Harriston?
Total Female Population of Harriston is 502.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harriston?
There are 105.78 Males per 100 Females in Harriston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harriston?
There are 94.54 Females per 100 Males in Harriston.
What is the Median Population Age in Harriston?
Median Population Age in Harriston is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Harriston
Average Family Size in Harriston is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Harriston
Average Household Size in Harriston is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Harriston?
Per Capita income in Harriston is $31,327.
What is the Median Family Income in Harriston?
Median Family Income in Harriston is $91,917.
What is the Median Household income in Harriston?
Median Household Income in Harriston is $86,544.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Harriston?
Income or Wage Gap in Harriston is 20.6%.
Women in Harriston earn 79.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harriston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Harriston is 0.30.
How Large is the Labor Force in Harriston?
There are 491 People in the Labor Forcein in Harriston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harriston?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Harriston.