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Harrisburg

Pennsylvania · 52,376 residents · 8.119 sq mi
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Harrisburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,000. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,376
+7%vs 2000
vs 48,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,451 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 6,029 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,329
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,920 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,037
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,787 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
27.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $479 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
42.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.3% in 2000
57.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(13,988)
Black53.7%(26,292)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(5,724)
Asian2.8%(1,370)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.7%(36,062)
1990
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(22,299)
Black50.6%(26,493)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(3,738)
Asian1.6%(859)
Other5.2%(2,725)
Diversity Score76.5%(40,077)
Diversity Score
77
+4%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has about 52,376 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania earns about $20,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

About 27.0% of people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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