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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrisburg

Arkansas · 2,192 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 $22,862. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,600. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,192
+13%since 1990
from 1,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
−6%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(147)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(141)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(142)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(180)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.2%(157)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(269)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.6%(276)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(276)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410%(220)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(190)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.3%(137)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(57)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,862
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,813
+48%since 1990
from $9,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
34.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harrisburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,922)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,068)
Black3.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.2%(5)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.1%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(194)
Married57.4%(454)
Widowed3.7%(29)
Divorced14.4%(114)
Women 15+
Never married7.3%(70)
Married51.9%(496)
Widowed20.9%(200)
Divorced19.8%(189)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

Harrisburg, Arkansas has about 2,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Arkansas earns about $22,862 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 $40,600, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

About 8.5% 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 22.6% 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 249 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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