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 $74,006 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg city?
- The poverty rate in Harrisburg city is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Harrisburg city?
- $304,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Harrisburg city?
- The median gross rent in Harrisburg city is $1,225 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Harrisburg city residents have a college degree?
- 10.7% of adults in Harrisburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,675
Median Income
$74,006
Median Home Value
$304,100
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$32,136 (+76.8%)
Home Value:
+$134,800 (+79.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-10.4 pp (-64.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.6 pp (-19.5%)
Unemployment:
-5.0 pp (-53.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,675
Median Age
33.0
Female
50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.7%
Black 0.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,006
±$18,906
-$6,420 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$87,871
Median Family Income
$95,389
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$15–25k
5.2%
$25–35k
8.8%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
23.1%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
21.5%
$150–200k
9.9%
$200k+
3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,299
Owner-Occupied
79.4%
Renter-Occupied
20.6%
Vacancy Rate
1.7%
Median Home Value
$304,100
-$150,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,225
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
22.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.5%
$50–100k
6.3%
$100–200k
3.8%
$200–300k
19.3%
$300–500k
46.3%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
20.2%
$1–1.5k
33.1%
$1.5–2k
46.7%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
52.9%
3+
26.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.8%
Single-fam. att.
9.8%
2–4 units
0.6%
Mobile home
24.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
6.6%
1970–1999
22.2%
2000–2009
12.8%
2010+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.7%
-25.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
39.3%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
70.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
-1.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
2.2%
Government Workers
18.2%
Private For-Profit
79.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.2%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Construction
10.9%
Retail
9.5%
Public Admin
8.5%
Transportation
7.3%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Information
3.5%
Finance
2.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
37.0%
Food Prep
18.2%
Production
17.1%
Sales
16.2%
Construction
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.3 min
Drove Alone
65.0%
Carpool
25.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,277
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
26.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.8%
5–9
10.7%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
18.2%
35–44
18.1%
45–54
6.4%
55–64
2.9%
65–74
10.9%
75–84
4.2%
85+
3.0%
Under 18: 31.3%
Working age (18–64): 68.7%
65 and over: 7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.5%
Europe
45.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.7%
With a Disability
20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.6%
Uninsured
2.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.2%
Has a Computer
95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023