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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrisburg

Arkansas · 1,943 residents · 2.426 sq mi
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Harrisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,766. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,943
−11%vs 2000
vs 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
801 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,766
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,862 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,349
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,813 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
2.0
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12%(264)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,922)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score4%(79)
4
−66%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.5%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

Harrisburg, Arkansas has about 1,943 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Arkansas earns about $17,766 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 $34,800, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

About 7.7% 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 20.4% of people in Harrisburg, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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