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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrisburg

Illinois · 9,289 residents · 6.612 sq mi
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Harrisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,258. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,400. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% 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

9,289
−6%vs 2000
vs 9,860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,405 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−2%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,258
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,507 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,836
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,005 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
69.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
1.9
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(8,868)
Black6.9%(679)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(144)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(2,016)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,677)
Black5.7%(531)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(65)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0.6%(56)
Diversity Score17%(1,581)
17
−17%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.1%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 14.8 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, Illinois?

Harrisburg, Illinois has about 9,289 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Illinois earns about $17,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, Illinois expensive?

In Harrisburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $32,400, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Illinois?

About 21.3% of people in Harrisburg, Illinois 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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