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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

2,192
+13%since 1990
from 1,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
904 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 801 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
−6%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$40,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
34.9% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,922)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(79)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,068)
Black3.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score12%(264)
12
+198%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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

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