Harrisburg SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Harrisburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harrisburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Harrisburg is $494,883.
The median income in Harrisburg is $148,254.
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harrisburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harrisburg | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 166 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harrisburg, NC Weather
The average high in Harrisburg is 71.7° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 80.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.6 inches of precipitation each year with 3.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harrisburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Harrisburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harrisburg
The current population in Harrisburg is 19,633. The population has increased 90.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,633 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 19,203 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 18,934 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,415 | 14.6% |
| 2020 | 16,073 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 15,806 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 15,269 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 14,856 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 14,500 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 13,883 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 13,549 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 12,955 | 14.0% |
| 2012 | 11,360 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 10,915 | 5.7% |
| 2010 | 10,328 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg
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Harrisburg is:
50.7% White with 9,963 White residents.
15.9% African American with 3,125 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.7% Asian with 2,894 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 134 Other residents.
8.4% Two Or More with 1,649 Two Or More residents.
9.5% Hispanic with 1,868 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harrisburg | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.9% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harrisburg
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Harrisburg is 54.1% female with 10,630 female residents.
Harrisburg is 45.9% male with 9,003 male residents.
| Gender | Harrisburg | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harrisburg | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harrisburg, North Carolina
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1.8% of households in Harrisburg earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Harrisburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Harrisburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Harrisburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.8% of households in Harrisburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Harrisburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Harrisburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Harrisburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.1% of households in Harrisburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.4% of households in Harrisburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harrisburg | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.8% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
