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Harrisburg

Arkansas · 2,217 residents (2025 est.) · 2.426 sq mi
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Harrisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $128,100. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,216
+1%since 2000
from 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 944 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+14%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(91)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(95)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(103)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.1%(201)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(149)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(295)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(315)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(298)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(260)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(236)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(121)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(52)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,047
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,862 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,058
+74%since 2000
from $13,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+4%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,068)
Black3.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,069)
Black1.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(51)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other1.3%(28)
Diversity Score
16
+51%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(37)
Spaniard0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American27.4%(608)
English11.9%(264)
Irish8.4%(187)
German3.9%(87)
Scottish1.2%(26)
Polish1.1%(25)
Italian0.4%(9)
Bulgarian0.3%(6)
British0.2%(5)
Norwegian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−14%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(344)
Married44.1%(395)
Widowed0.2%(2)
Divorced17.3%(155)
Women 15+
Never married33%(340)
Married35.3%(364)
Widowed13.2%(136)
Divorced18.5%(191)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

Harrisburg, Arkansas has about 2,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Arkansas earns about $48,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, Arkansas expensive?

In Harrisburg, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

About 26.1% of people in Harrisburg, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisburg, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisburg, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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