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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrisburg

North Carolina · 4,493 residents · 12.545 sq mi
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Harrisburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,086. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,868 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $165,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,493
+176%since 1990
from 1,625 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
+176%since 1990
from 130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+3%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,086
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,478
+60%since 1990
from $15,955 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,576)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score7.6%(124)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,230)
Black3.2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(37)
Asian0.9%(42)
Diversity Score12.1%(544)
Diversity Score
12
+58%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.5 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

Harrisburg, North Carolina has about 4,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harrisburg, North Carolina earns about $65,086 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 $165,100, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

About 27.4% 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 1.4% of people in Harrisburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,868 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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

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