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Harrisburg

North Carolina · 18,967 residents · 12.545 sq mi
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Harrisburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,757. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,474 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 99% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,967
+322%since 2000
from 4,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,512 / sq mi
+322%since 2000
from 358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
05K11K16K21K1990201020202024Harrisburg
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,757
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,086 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,818
+48%since 2000
from $25,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,678
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(10,606)
Black19.5%(3,701)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,137)
Asian13.6%(2,579)
Other5.3%(1,009)
Diversity Score78.4%(14,863)
Diversity Score
78
+547%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

Harrisburg, North Carolina has about 18,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrisburg, North Carolina earns about $112,757 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 $304,300, and the typical rent is about $1,678 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, North Carolina?

About 51.0% 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 2.9% 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 17,342 residents, a change of about 1067 percent over that period.

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

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