Harris TownshipIN
A town of 24,558. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Harris Township stand out
The 3 things Harris Township does most differently from other towns.
94% of working residents leave Harris Township for work
Where Harris Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Harris Township’s report card
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Harris Township’s public schools outperform 95% of Indiana districts
The public schools Harris Township’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Elementary School | PK–5 | 679 | A+ |
| Northpoint Elementary School | K–5 | 577 | A+ |
| Prairie Vista Elementary School | K–5 | 513 | A+ |
| Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch | PK–5 | 471 | A+ |
| St. Pius X Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 673 | |
| Discovery Middle School | 6–8 | 941 | A |
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Harris Township beats the Indiana average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Harris Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 8.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Harris Township
Most working residents leave Harris Township for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are South Bend (20%), Mishawaka (16%) and Elkhart (11%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
3.5% of Harris Township is conserved land
8.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harris Township Park | 0.2 mi | 37 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.
More children than Indiana overall, and 56% of adults have a four-year degree
Children under 18 are 29% of residents (23% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 19% of residents (23% statewide). 56% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Harris Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.6% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 24.4% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Harris Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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About Harris Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Harris Township is one of thirteen townships in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 19,873. Harris Township was organized in 1836. The township was named after the Harris family, a local family of pioneer settlers.
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- Population
- 24,397
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
Harris Township’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Harris Township.