Census Bureau data for Harrisburg city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Harrisburg city
- What is the median household income in Harrisburg city?
- The median household income in Harrisburg city is $52,077 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg city?
- The poverty rate in Harrisburg city is 20.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Harrisburg city?
- $112,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Harrisburg city?
- The median gross rent in Harrisburg city is $792 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Harrisburg city residents have a college degree?
- 8.3% of adults in Harrisburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,574
Median Income
$52,077
Median Home Value
$112,700
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,400 (+31.3%)
Home Value:
+$38,000 (+50.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.4 pp (+20.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.5 pp (-29.7%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+33.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,574
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.5%
Black 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,077
±$4,160
-$6,696 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$66,996
Median Family Income
$58,882
Poverty Rate
20.0%
+8.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
34.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.7%
$10–15k
9.4%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
30.9%
$75–100k
7.5%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,020
Owner-Occupied
49.6%
Renter-Occupied
50.4%
Vacancy Rate
7.4%
Median Home Value
$112,700
-$62,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$792
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.1%
$50–100k
32.2%
$100–200k
28.1%
$200–300k
14.5%
$300–500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.0%
$500–1k
52.9%
$1–1.5k
25.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.0%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
15.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
10.4%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
4.8%
Mobile home
6.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
26.7%
2000–2009
10.6%
2010+
15.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.3%
-16.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.8%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.2%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
15.2%
Private For-Profit
79.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Manufacturing
23.2%
Retail
20.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
4.4%
Agriculture
4.4%
Construction
3.2%
Finance
3.1%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Wholesale
0.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
26.6%
Production
26.6%
Sales
22.3%
Food Prep
15.7%
Construction
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.3 min
Drove Alone
83.5%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
0.2%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
945
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.9%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
11.0%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
9.5%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 23.5%
Working age (18–64): 76.5%
65 and over: 17.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.4%
With a Disability
21.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.4%
Has a Computer
94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
72.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023