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Harrisburg

South Dakota · 6,732 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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Harrisburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,826. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,774 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,200. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,732
+603%since 2000
from 958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
+603%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.1
−3%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K5K7K9K1990201020202024Harrisburg
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,826
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,330
+63%since 2000
from $17,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+44%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(942)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,125)
Black1.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(207)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other3%(202)
Diversity Score18%(1,210)
Diversity Score
18
+759%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 91.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisburg, South Dakota?

Harrisburg, South Dakota has about 6,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisburg, South Dakota?

The typical household in Harrisburg, South Dakota earns about $78,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisburg, South Dakota expensive?

In Harrisburg, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $210,200, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisburg, South Dakota?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisburg, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, South Dakota?

About 3.2% of people in Harrisburg, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisburg, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisburg, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,011 residents, a change of about 834 percent over that period.

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