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Harmonsburg

Pennsylvania · 309 residents · 1.377 sq mi
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Harmonsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
−13%since 2000
from 356 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
401572743905072000201020202024Harmonsburg
202495
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,455
+24%since 2000
from $14,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+71%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+32.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania?

Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $105,600.

How educated are people in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% of people in Harmonsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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