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Harrisburg

Oregon · 3,652 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Harrisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,209. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
3,652
+31%since 2000
from 2,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,618 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+19%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,209
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,011
+20%since 2000
from $15,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+72%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,534)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(159)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(431)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,947)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(398)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other5.7%(207)
Diversity Score38.1%(1,390)
Diversity Score
38
+147%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Oregon?

Harrisburg, Oregon has about 3,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Oregon?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Oregon earns about $42,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, Oregon expensive?

In Harrisburg, Oregon, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Oregon?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Oregon?

About 11.8% of people in Harrisburg, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisburg, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisburg, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,713 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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