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Harrisburg

Nebraska · 103 residents · 6.469 sq mi
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Harrisburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,071. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
+37%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
16 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+11%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
305070901102000201020202024Harrisburg
2024103
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,071
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,017
+90%since 2000
from $19,992 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+73.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−52%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2010
from 44.4% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+58%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harrisburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(20)
Diversity Score61.9%(64)
Diversity Score
62
+841%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+63.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−84.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2012
from 37.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

Harrisburg, Nebraska has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Nebraska earns about $81,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Harrisburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $113,600.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

About 3.9% of people in Harrisburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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