Harrisburg, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

16,073

Unemployment

3.6%

Poverty

2.9%

Median Home

$304,300

Median Income

$112,757

Median Rent

$1,678

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Harrisburg SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Harrisburg, NC Cost Of Living

111
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Harrisburg	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	111	95	100

Services	106	102	100
Groceries	104	100	100
Health	106	108	100
Housing	138	87	100
Transportation	102	96	100
Utilities	95	98	100

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Harrisburg, NC Photos

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Rankings for Harrisburg in North Carolina

Ranks #25 in Best Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #33 in Richest Cities In North Carolina

Ranks #55 in Cheapest Places To Live In North Carolina

Map Of Harrisburg, NC

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Population over time in Harrisburg

Year	Population	% Change
2020	16,073	5.3%
2019	15,269	2.8%
2018	14,856	2.5%
2017	14,500	4.4%
2016	13,883	2.5%
2015	13,549	4.6%
2014	12,955	14.0%
2013	11,360	4.1%
2012	10,915	5.7%
2011	10,328	-

Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg

White

60.3% (9,693)

African American

17.5% (2,806)

American Indian

0.7% (120)

Asian

10.3% (1,649)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

4.6% (735)

Hispanic

6.7% (1,070)

Race	Harrisburg	NC	USA
White	60.3%	62.6%	60.1%
African American	17.5%	21.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.7%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	10.3%	2.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.6%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.7%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Harrisburg

Female

55.2% (8,872)

Male

44.8% (7,201)

Gender	Harrisburg	NC	USA
Female	55.2%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	44.8%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (321)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (321)

High School / GED

17.0% (2,732)

Some College

18.0% (2,893)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (1,768)

Bachelor's Degree

35.0% (5,625)

Master's Degree

13.0% (2,089)

Professional Degree

1.0% (160)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (160)

Education	Harrisburg	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	17.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	35.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	13.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Harrisburg, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

2.2% (35,261)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.6% (26,018)

$15,000 to $24,999

1.5% (24,306)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.3% (85,585)

$35,000 to $49,999

5.4% (87,297)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.9% (223,892)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.1% (226,288)

$100,000 to $149,999

22.7% (364,937)

$150,000 to $199,999

20.6% (330,703)

$200,000 or more

12.6% (203,009)

Income	Harrisburg	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	2.2%	6.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.6%	4.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	1.5%	9.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.3%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	5.4%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.9%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.1%	12.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.7%	13.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	20.6%	5.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	12.6%	6.0%	8.3%