Harrisburg, AR

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Harrisburg Overview

2,700
TOTAL POPULATION
1,372
MALE POPULATION
1,328
FEMALE POPULATION
103.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,944
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,036
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,008
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,830
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,092
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Harrisburg Zip Codes

Harrisburg Area Codes

Race in Harrisburg

The most populous races in Harrisburg are White / Caucasian (2,458 | 91.0%), Two or more Races (185 | 6.9%), and Black / African American (54 | 2.0%).
Race in Harrisburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American542.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.1%
Hispanic or Latino190.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,45891.0%
Two or more Races1856.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,700100.0%

Ancestry in Harrisburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Harrisburg are American (708 | 26.2%), Irish (309 | 11.4%), German (225 | 8.3%), English (208 | 7.7%), and Dutch (47 | 1.7%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Harrisburg residents.
Ancestry in Harrisburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American70826.2%
Blackfeet391.4%
British50.2%
Bulgarian60.2%
Chickasaw331.2%
Dutch471.7%
English2087.7%
French60.2%
French Canadian50.2%
German2258.3%
Irish30911.4%
Italian451.7%
Mexican140.5%
Native Hawaiian30.1%
Pennsylvania German80.3%
Polish80.3%
Portuguese80.3%
Scottish180.7%
Spanish50.2%
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Immigrants in Harrisburg

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

Sex and Age in Harrisburg

The most populous age groups in Harrisburg are 15 to 19 Years (149 | 10.9%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (160 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (6.2%)110 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years73 (5.3%)96 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years134 (9.8%)22 (1.7%)
15 to 19 Years149 (10.9%)160 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Years112 (8.2%)46 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years80 (5.8%)81 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years32 (2.3%)45 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years114 (8.3%)83 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years127 (9.3%)84 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years92 (6.7%)86 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years51 (3.7%)42 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years76 (5.5%)78 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years59 (4.3%)104 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years82 (6.0%)76 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years38 (2.8%)78 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years48 (3.5%)43 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.9%)25 (1.9%)
85 Years and over8 (0.6%)69 (5.2%)
Total1,372 (100.0%)1,328 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Harrisburg

Median Family Size in Harrisburg

The median family size in Harrisburg is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (216 | 30.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (121 | 17.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Harrisburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple361 (51.7%)3.08
Single Male/Father121 (17.3%)2.52
Single Female/Mother216 (30.9%)3.12
Total Families698 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Harrisburg

The median household size in Harrisburg is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (216 | 22.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (272 | 28.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Harrisburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple361 (37.2%)3.08
Single Male/Father121 (12.5%)3.03
Single Female/Mother216 (22.3%)3.55
Non-family272 (28.0%)1.10
Total Households970 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Harrisburg

Out of a total of 970 households in Harrisburg, 698 (72.0%) are family households, while 272 (28.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 259, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 244.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Harrisburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-244 (25.2%)
2-Person Households259 (26.7%)28 (2.9%)
3-Person Households185 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households178 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households33 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households37 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total698 (72.0%)272 (28.0%)

Female Fertility in Harrisburg

Fertility by Age in Harrisburg

Average fertility rate in Harrisburg is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)70.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harrisburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harrisburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Harrisburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Harrisburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (50.0%)28.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (50.0%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harrisburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harrisburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Harrisburg

Income Overview in Harrisburg

Per Capita Income in Harrisburg is $22,944, while median incomes of families and households are $53,036 and $48,008 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,700$22,944
Median Family Income698$53,036
Mean Family Income698$69,600
Median Household Income970$48,008
Mean Household Income970$59,529
Income Deficit698$11,830
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,70010.80%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,70089.20¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7000.46

Earnings by Sex in Harrisburg

Average Earnings in Harrisburg are $31,222, $32,301 for men and $28,813 for women, a difference of 10.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Harrisburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male617 (52.5%)$32,301
Female558 (47.5%)$28,813
Total1,175 (100.0%)$31,222

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harrisburg

The most common earnings brackets in Harrisburg are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (72 | 11.7%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (68 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harrisburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less44 (7.1%)39 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (2.1%)6 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49921 (3.4%)21 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (3.2%)16 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (4.4%)3 (0.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (4.2%)18 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (4.2%)40 (7.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (4.4%)15 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)68 (12.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (2.1%)26 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99951 (8.3%)46 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99972 (11.7%)48 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99928 (4.5%)49 (8.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99935 (5.7%)18 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (1.6%)50 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (2.6%)11 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99948 (7.8%)35 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99954 (8.7%)32 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (4.7%)11 (2.0%)
$100,000+57 (9.2%)6 (1.1%)
Total617 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg

Average earnings in Harrisburg are $39,500 for men and $33,984 for women, a difference of 14.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,179, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,697. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,861, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,196.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,697$28,250
High School Diploma$50,179$22,196
College or Associate's Degree$36,141$44,861
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,500$33,984

Family Income in Harrisburg

Family Income Brackets in Harrisburg

According to the Harrisburg family income data, there are 153 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 24 families (3.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Harrisburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000588.3%
$10,000 to $14,999243.4%
$15,000 to $24,999436.2%
$25,000 to $34,999598.5%
$35,000 to $49,99915321.9%
$50,000 to $74,99912818.3%
$75,000 to $99,9997310.5%
$100,000 to $149,9999914.2%
$150,000 to $199,999334.7%
$200,000+284.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harrisburg

4-person families (170 | 24.4%) account for the highest median family income in Harrisburg with $100,962 per family, while 4-person families (170 | 24.4%) have the highest median income of $25,240 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harrisburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families331 (47.4%)$44,554
3-Person Families154 (22.1%)$63,750
4-Person Families170 (24.4%)$100,962
5-Person Families24 (3.4%)$80,192
6-Person Families13 (1.9%)$86,563
7+ Person Families6 (0.9%)$0
Total698 (100.0%)$53,036

Family Income by Number of Earners in Harrisburg

The median family income in Harrisburg is $53,036, with families comprising 3+ earners (79) having the highest median family income of $102,250, while families with no earners (177) have the lowest median family income of $29,250, accounting for 11.3% and 25.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Harrisburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners177 (25.4%)$29,250
1 Earner256 (36.7%)$46,250
2 Earners186 (26.7%)$88,611
3+ Earners79 (11.3%)$102,250
Total698 (100.0%)$53,036

Household Income in Harrisburg

Household Income Brackets in Harrisburg

With 194 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Harrisburg, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (2.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Harrisburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000969.9%
$10,000 to $14,999727.4%
$15,000 to $24,99911511.9%
$25,000 to $34,999596.1%
$35,000 to $49,99919420.0%
$50,000 to $74,99917918.5%
$75,000 to $99,999919.4%
$100,000 to $149,99910310.6%
$150,000 to $199,999333.4%
$200,000+282.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Harrisburg

The median household income in Harrisburg is $48,008, with the highest median household income of $56,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 323 households (33.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,972, with 317 households (32.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Harrisburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (2.1%)$41,875
25 to 44 Years323 (33.3%)$56,250
45 to 64 Years310 (32.0%)$49,423
65+ Years317 (32.7%)$36,972
Total970 (100.0%)$48,008

Poverty in Harrisburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrisburg

With 22.4% poverty level for males and 27.1% for females among the residents of Harrisburg, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (100.0%) and 9 females (56.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (7.1%)61 (55.4%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (70.4%)41 (52.6%)
12 to 14 Years26 (25.0%)9 (56.2%)
15 Years9 (47.4%)8 (21.6%)
16 and 17 Years10 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years32 (23.5%)24 (16.1%)
25 to 34 Years10 (10.6%)64 (50.8%)
35 to 44 Years72 (34.1%)41 (25.6%)
45 to 54 Years7 (4.9%)21 (16.4%)
55 to 64 Years42 (32.3%)27 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.8%)21 (14.2%)
75 Years and over7 (11.9%)25 (25.5%)
Total279 (22.4%)342 (27.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrisburg

According to the poverty statistics in Harrisburg, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (92.9%)49 (44.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (29.6%)37 (47.4%)
12 to 14 Years78 (75.0%)7 (43.8%)
15 Years10 (52.6%)29 (78.4%)
16 and 17 Years73 (87.9%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years104 (76.5%)125 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years84 (89.4%)62 (49.2%)
35 to 44 Years139 (65.9%)119 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years136 (95.1%)107 (83.6%)
55 to 64 Years88 (67.7%)153 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (97.2%)127 (85.8%)
75 Years and over52 (88.1%)73 (74.5%)
Total968 (77.6%)921 (72.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harrisburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Harrisburg show that 5.8% or 21 of the total 361 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.5%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harrisburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children183 (91.5%)17 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children144 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total340 (94.2%)21 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harrisburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harrisburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)77 (59.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)103 (47.7%)

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

The poverty data for Harrisburg shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 103 of the single-parent households (30.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (8.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harrisburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (8.5%)4 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children4 (2.7%)77 (43.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total21 (5.8%)103 (30.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Harrisburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Harrisburg

Among the 994 employed individuals in Harrisburg, private company employees (737 | 74.1%), local government employees (104 | 10.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Harrisburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees73774.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)343.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)353.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations464.6%
Local Government Employees10410.5%
State Government Employees353.5%
Federal Government Employees30.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total994100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Harrisburg

According to the labor force statistics for Harrisburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,124), 51.4% or 1,092 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 71 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 89.7% or 243 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.4% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84 (33.2%)14 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years123 (77.8%)10 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years103 (64.0%)10 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years68 (88.3%)20 (29.4%)
35 to 44 Years255 (62.5%)2 (0.8%)
45 to 54 Years243 (89.7%)5 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years77 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years82 (50.3%)5 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (16.4%)5 (11.1%)
75 Years and over11 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,092 (51.4%)71 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg

According to labor force statistics for Harrisburg, 67.1% of individuals (828) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,234) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 42 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 128 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School80 (55.2%)22 (15.0%)
High School Diploma346 (55.2%)45 (7.2%)
College / Associate Degree274 (85.6%)6 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher128 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total828 (67.1%)63 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harrisburg are Management (125 | 12.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (106 | 10.4%), Health Technologists (79 | 7.7%), Community & Social Service (41 | 4.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (41 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Harrisburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harrisburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management87 (69.6%)38 (30.4%)
Business & Financial2 (14.3%)12 (85.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
Total (Category)104 (34.5%)197 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Harrisburg are Healthcare Support (59 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (40 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Harrisburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Harrisburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (74.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support15 (25.4%)44 (74.6%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving19 (47.5%)21 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)63 (44.4%)79 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harrisburg are Office & Administration (125 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (100 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Harrisburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related31 (31.0%)69 (69.0%)
Office & Administration23 (18.4%)102 (81.6%)
Total (Category)54 (24.0%)171 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Harrisburg are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 4.5%), Construction & Extraction (36 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Harrisburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry40 (87.0%)6 (13.0%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)107 (94.7%)6 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harrisburg are Production (133 | 13.0%), Material Moving (88 | 8.6%), and Transportation (18 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Harrisburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Harrisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production109 (82.0%)24 (18.0%)
Transportation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving74 (84.1%)14 (15.9%)
Total (Category)201 (84.1%)38 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Harrisburg

Employment Industries in Harrisburg

The major employment industries in Harrisburg include Manufacturing (229 | 22.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (178 | 17.4%), Retail Trade (171 | 16.8%), Educational Services (119 | 11.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Harrisburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Harrisburg

The Harrisburg industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Educational Services (84.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Harrisburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting63 (82.9%)13 (17.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing189 (82.5%)40 (17.5%)
Wholesale Trade18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade81 (47.4%)90 (52.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Educational Services19 (16.0%)100 (84.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance30 (16.9%)148 (83.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (80.0%)6 (20.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Total529 (51.9%)491 (48.1%)

Education in Harrisburg

School Enrollment in Harrisburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 587 students in Harrisburg are high school (274 | 46.7%), elementary school (141 | 24.0%), and middle school (87 | 14.8%).
School Enrollment in Harrisburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool376.3%
Kindergarten162.7%
Elementary School14124.0%
Middle School8714.8%
High School27446.7%
College / Undergraduate325.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total587100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harrisburg

Out of a total of 587 students who are enrolled in schools in Harrisburg, 41 (7.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 546 (93.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (21.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harrisburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old145 (88.4%)19 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds153 (97.5%)4 (2.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds67 (78.8%)18 (21.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (93.0%)41 (7.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harrisburg

Science & technology (55 | 27.1%), business (46 | 22.7%), engineering (25 | 12.3%), education (25 | 12.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (19 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 203 individuals in Harrisburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harrisburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural199.4%
Physical & Health Sciences115.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering2512.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology5527.1%
Business4622.7%
Education2512.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts136.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities94.4%
Total203100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Harrisburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harrisburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harrisburg are males with 2 vehicles (228, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (204, making up 49.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harrisburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle125 (23.8%)74 (15.9%)
2 Vehicles228 (43.3%)204 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles80 (15.2%)103 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles68 (12.9%)81 (17.4%)
5 or more Vehicles10 (1.9%)3 (0.6%)
Total526 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Harrisburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harrisburg are 30 to 34 minutes (209 commuters, 21.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (172 commuters, 17.7%), and less than 5 minutes (102 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Harrisburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10210.5%
5 to 9 Minutes17217.7%
10 to 14 Minutes717.3%
15 to 19 Minutes727.4%
20 to 24 Minutes373.8%
25 to 29 Minutes858.7%
30 to 34 Minutes20921.5%
35 to 39 Minutes606.2%
40 to 44 Minutes141.4%
45 to 59 Minutes464.7%
60 to 89 Minutes303.1%
90 or more Minutes767.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Harrisburg

The most common commute times in Harrisburg are 30 to 34 minutes (125 commuters, 23.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (94 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Harrisburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52 (9.8%)50 (11.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes78 (14.7%)94 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes65 (12.3%)6 (1.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes26 (4.9%)46 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes30 (5.7%)7 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes63 (11.9%)22 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes125 (23.6%)84 (18.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes33 (6.2%)27 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (1.7%)37 (8.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (2.8%)15 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes33 (6.2%)43 (9.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harrisburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Harrisburg are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (153, 28.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (101, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harrisburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM153 (28.9%)37 (8.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (2.5%)11 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (4.2%)28 (6.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM80 (15.1%)22 (4.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM44 (8.3%)22 (4.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM63 (11.9%)47 (10.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (7.4%)22 (4.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)101 (22.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (2.5%)44 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (4.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM53 (10.0%)28 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM49 (9.3%)51 (11.5%)
Total529 (100.0%)445 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Harrisburg

Of the total 970 dwellings in Harrisburg, owner-occupied units account for 524 (54.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 446 (46.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Harrisburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units52454.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units44646.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units970100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Harrisburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24425.2%
2-Person Household28729.6%
3-Person Household18519.1%
4+ Person Household25426.2%
Total Housing Units970100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harrisburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household138 (56.6%)106 (43.4%)
2-Person Household162 (56.5%)125 (43.5%)
3-Person Household107 (57.8%)78 (42.2%)
4+ Person Household117 (46.1%)137 (53.9%)
Total Housing Units524 (54.0%)446 (46.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harrisburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School76 (49.7%)77 (50.3%)
High School Diploma217 (49.4%)222 (50.6%)
College/Associate Degree143 (50.7%)139 (49.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher88 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harrisburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16116.6%
35 to 44 Years18218.8%
45 to 54 Years17618.1%
55 to 64 Years13413.8%
65 to 74 Years19720.3%
75 to 84 Years808.3%
85 Years and Over404.1%
Total970100.0%

Housing Finances in Harrisburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Harrisburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Harrisburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied524 (54.0%)$65,000
Renter-Occupied446 (46.0%)$35,806
Average970 (100.0%)$48,008

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harrisburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harrisburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (4.8%)25 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99924 (4.6%)22 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (3.4%)54 (12.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (5.0%)42 (9.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (1.9%)37 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (6.9%)23 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (10.9%)137 (30.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999145 (27.7%)34 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (11.6%)30 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99968 (13.0%)35 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more54 (10.3%)7 (1.6%)
Total524 (100.0%)446 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harrisburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harrisburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (16.6%)30 (6.7%)
$300 to $499115 (22.0%)74 (16.6%)
$500 to $799163 (31.1%)80 (17.9%)
$800 to $99954 (10.3%)129 (28.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49984 (16.0%)73 (16.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9997 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total524 (100.0%)446 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Harrisburg

Housing Structures in Harrisburg

Housing Structures in Harrisburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached71073.2%
Single Unit, Attached121.2%
2 Unit Apartments929.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments676.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments181.9%
10 or more Apartments192.0%
Mobile Home / Other525.4%
Total970100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harrisburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harrisburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached483 (68.0%)227 (32.0%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (71.2%)15 (28.8%)
Total524 (54.0%)446 (46.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harrisburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harrisburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms15 (2.9%)126 (28.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms177 (33.8%)213 (47.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms224 (42.7%)88 (19.7%)
8 or more Rooms108 (20.6%)19 (4.3%)
Total524 (100.0%)446 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harrisburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harrisburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas229 (43.7%)171 (38.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas15 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity257 (49.0%)275 (61.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total524 (100.0%)446 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Harrisburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Harrisburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (2.5%)62 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle151 (28.8%)250 (56.0%)
2 Vehicles207 (39.5%)118 (26.5%)
3 or more Vehicles153 (29.2%)16 (3.6%)
Total524 (100.0%)446 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Harrisburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harrisburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units290234
Median Property Value$100,500$111,400
Median Household Income$53,000$41
Monthly Housing Costs$376$0
Real Estate Taxes$483$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00043 (14.8%)26 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999101 (34.8%)81 (34.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999137 (47.2%)124 (53.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9999 (3.1%)3 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00043 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (12.4%)6 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (10.0%)18 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (12.1%)7 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (35.5%)22 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (5.5%)42 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (5.2%)45 (19.2%)
$150,000 or more13 (4.5%)53 (22.7%)
Total290 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harrisburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harrisburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x115 (39.7%)82,292 (35,167.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x40 (13.8%)170 (72.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x33 (11.4%)21 (9.0%)
4.0x or more102 (35.2%)19 (8.1%)
Total290 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harrisburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800184 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49937 (12.8%)150 (64.1%)
$800 to $1,49926 (9.0%)67 (28.6%)
Total290 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Harrisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years184 (86.4%)29 (13.6%)
6 to 18 Years548 (97.2%)16 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years161 (66.0%)83 (34.0%)
26 to 34 Years141 (86.5%)22 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years329 (88.7%)42 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years216 (79.7%)55 (20.3%)
55 to 64 Years304 (98.1%)6 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,295 (90.1%)253 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harrisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harrisburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born184 (86.4%)29 (13.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen548 (97.2%)16 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen161 (66.0%)83 (34.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harrisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harrisburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000530 (93.8%)35 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999557 (86.4%)88 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999418 (92.9%)32 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999236 (90.4%)25 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over551 (88.3%)73 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrisburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6160 (75.1%)24 (11.3%)
6 to 18 Years343 (60.8%)227 (40.3%)
19 to 25 Years60 (24.6%)113 (46.3%)
25 to 34 Years56 (34.4%)85 (52.1%)
35 to 44 Years179 (48.2%)162 (43.7%)
45 to 54 Years100 (36.9%)156 (57.6%)
55 to 64 Years127 (41.0%)206 (66.4%)
65 to 74 Years247 (96.9%)138 (54.1%)
75 Years and over157 (100.0%)90 (57.3%)
Total1,429 (56.1%)1,201 (47.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harrisburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harrisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (13.9%)16 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.3%)28 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years125 (25.8%)80 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years63 (58.9%)65 (43.9%)
75 Years and over30 (50.8%)46 (46.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harrisburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Harrisburg: <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%)21 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years35 (7.2%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years51 (47.7%)28 (18.9%)
75 Years and over11 (18.6%)22 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Harrisburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (2.3%)4 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.7%)12 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)41 (27.7%)
75 Years and over7 (11.9%)26 (26.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Harrisburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (11.7%)12 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.3%)28 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years25 (5.2%)14 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (11.9%)21 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Harrisburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (16.3%)64 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years57 (53.3%)37 (25.0%)
75 Years and over24 (40.7%)39 (39.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Harrisburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.5%)10 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (42.1%)20 (13.5%)
75 Years and over12 (20.3%)20 (20.4%)

Technology Access in Harrisburg

Computing Device Access in Harrisburg

Computing Device Access in Harrisburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58960.7%
Smartphone83385.9%
Tablet44746.1%
No Computing Device838.6%
Total970100.0%

Internet Access in Harrisburg

Internet Access in Harrisburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home55857.5%
Cellular Data Only20320.9%
Satellite Internet485.0%
No Internet18118.7%
Total970100.0%

Harrisburg Summary

Harrisburg, Arkansas is a small city located in Poinsett County in the northeast corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the St. Francis River, and is the county seat of Poinsett County. The city has a population of 2,817 as of the 2010 census, and is part of the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The area that is now Harrisburg was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from Tennessee and Kentucky. The town was originally known as “Harrisburg” after the first settler, William Harris. The town was officially incorporated in 1876.
In the late 1800s, Harrisburg was a thriving agricultural center, with cotton, corn, and wheat being the main crops. The town also had a number of sawmills and gristmills, as well as a number of stores and businesses.
In the early 1900s, the town began to decline as the railroad bypassed it. The town was further hurt by the Great Depression, and by the 1940s, the population had dropped to just over 500.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a resurgence, as the timber industry began to boom in the area. The town also began to attract new businesses, and the population began to grow again.

Geography

Harrisburg is located in the northeast corner of Arkansas, in Poinsett County. It is situated on the banks of the St. Francis River, and is about 25 miles south of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in the Arkansas Delta region, and is characterized by flat, fertile land.

Economy

The economy of Harrisburg is largely based on agriculture and timber. The city is home to a number of farms, and the surrounding area is known for its cotton, corn, and soybean production.
The timber industry is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to a number of sawmills and wood-processing plants, and the surrounding area is known for its hardwood forests.
The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Harrisburg had a population of 2,817. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% White, 17.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Harrisburg?
Total Population of Harrisburg is 2,700.
What is the Total Male Population of Harrisburg?
Total Male Population of Harrisburg is 1,372.
What is the Total Female Population of Harrisburg?
Total Female Population of Harrisburg is 1,328.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harrisburg?
There are 103.31 Males per 100 Females in Harrisburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harrisburg?
There are 96.79 Females per 100 Males in Harrisburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Harrisburg?
Median Population Age in Harrisburg is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Harrisburg
Average Family Size in Harrisburg is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Harrisburg
Average Household Size in Harrisburg is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Harrisburg?
Per Capita income in Harrisburg is $22,944.
What is the Median Family Income in Harrisburg?
Median Family Income in Harrisburg is $53,036.
What is the Median Household income in Harrisburg?
Median Household Income in Harrisburg is $48,008.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Harrisburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Harrisburg is 10.8%.
Women in Harrisburg earn 89.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Harrisburg?
Family Income Deficit in Harrisburg is $11,830.
Families that are below poverty line in Harrisburg earn $11,830 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harrisburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Harrisburg is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Harrisburg?
There are 1,092 People in the Labor Forcein in Harrisburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harrisburg?
51.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Harrisburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Harrisburg?
Unemployment Rate in Harrisburg is 6.5%.