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Harrisburg

Arkansas · 2,288 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 $25,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,400. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,288
+4%since 2000
from 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,551
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,862 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,073
−5%since 2000
from $13,813 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,158)
Black2.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score12.9%(294)
Diversity Score
13
+7%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−12%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

Harrisburg, Arkansas has about 2,288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Arkansas earns about $25,551 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 $55,400, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Arkansas?

About 11.2% 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 34.3% 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 345 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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