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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harrisburg

North Carolina · 1,625 residents · 12.545 sq mi
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Harrisburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,667. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 2,868 residents. Median home value is $83,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,625
−64%vs 2000
vs 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
130 / sq mi
−64%vs 2000
vs 358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,667
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,086 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,955
−37%vs 2000
vs $25,478 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $165,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$463
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $618 in 2000
US average: $450
88.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
11.9% rent
2.1
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,230)
Black3.2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(37)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(544)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,576)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score7.6%(124)
8
−37%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.6%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 17.4 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, North Carolina?

Harrisburg, North Carolina has about 1,625 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Harrisburg, North Carolina earns about $39,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Harrisburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

About 3.3% of people in Harrisburg, North Carolina 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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