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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrisburg

Nebraska · 75 residents · 6.47 sq mi
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Harrisburg is a city of 75 people in Nebraska. The median age is 48.8, about 14 years above the US median. The population has more than doubled since 2009, adding 35 people. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $41,700. Median rent is $225 a month.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75
+88%vs 2009
vs 40 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
48.8
−10%vs 2009
vs 54.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Land area
6.47 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
305070901102000201020202024Harrisburg
2024103
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(5)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 92.7%(2)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.3%(7)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.3%(4)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 342.7%(2)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412%(9)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.7%(11)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6421.3%(16)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7417.3%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.7%(2)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.3%(1)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $53,333 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,992
−23%vs 2009
vs $26,013 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $33,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$225
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−16.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
16.1% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German19.4%(20)
English10.7%(11)
Irish4.9%(5)
Norwegian4.9%(5)
Dutch3.9%(4)
Danish2.9%(3)
American1.9%(2)
Swedish1%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 25.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.5% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−10.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(6)
Married75%(27)
Widowed8.3%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married7.7%(2)
Married76.9%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.4%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
7.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
65.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
38.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
21.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)36.4%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.3%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

Harrisburg, Nebraska has about 75 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Nebraska earns about $47,083 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 $41,700, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Nebraska?

About 16.4% 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 2.7% of people in Harrisburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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