Harrisburg, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Info Snack

Population
49,247
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
26.5%
Median Home
$85,500
Median Income
$41,831
Median Rent
$846

Harrisburg SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
10
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
9

Harrisburg, PA Crime Report

1,298
Total Crimes
2,635.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
12.35%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Harrisburg
/ 100k People
Pennsylvania
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,298 2,635.9 2,033.6 2,346.0
Violent Crime 422 857.0 389.5 387.8
Murder 23 46.7 7.9 6.5
Robbery 102 207.1 83.9 73.9
Aggravated Assault 267 542.2 264.6 279.7
Property Crime 876 1,778.9 1,644.1 1,958.2
Burglary 173 351.3 248.6 314.2
Larceny 579 1,175.8 1,274.5 1,398.0
Car Theft 124 251.8 121.0 246.0

Harrisburg, PA Cost Of Living

91
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Harrisburg Pennsylvania National Average
Overall 91 102 100
Services 100 100 100
Groceries 100 108 100
Health 92 94 100
Housing 55 92 100
Transportation 110 113 100
Utilities 108 112 100

Harrisburg, PA Photos

Kunkel Building Nov
Source: Public Domain
Harrisburg Pa From Airplane
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Rankings for Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

Map Of Harrisburg, PA

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Population over time in Harrisburg

Year Population % Change
2020 49,247 0.0%
2019 49,230 -0.1%
2018 49,278 0.2%
2017 49,160 -0.1%
2016 49,232 -0.1%
2015 49,297 -0.2%
2014 49,395 -0.0%
2013 49,401 -0.2%
2012 49,499 0.3%
2011 49,332 -

Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg

White
24.4% (12,023)
African American
45.9% (22,593)
American Indian
0.2% (122)
Asian
3.3% (1,621)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (125)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,133)
Hispanic
23.6% (11,630)
Race Harrisburg PA USA
White 24.4% 75.7% 60.1%
African American 45.9% 10.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.3% 3.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 23.6% 7.6% 18.2%

Gender in Harrisburg

Female
51.8% (25,529)
Male
48.2% (23,718)
Gender Harrisburg PA USA
Female 51.8% 51.0% 50.8%
Male 48.2% 49.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (2,954)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (5,909)
High School / GED
32.0% (15,759)
Some College
20.0% (9,849)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,447)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (6,894)
Master's Degree
6.0% (2,954)
Professional Degree
2.0% (984)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (492)
Education Harrisburg PA USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 12.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 32.0% 34.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Less than $10,000
11.9% (583,614)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (293,801)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (614,120)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.5% (564,606)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.5% (761,021)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (1,012,348)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.0% (491,390)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.5% (367,956)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (131,882)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (103,957)
Income Harrisburg PA USA
Less than $10,000 11.9% 5.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 8.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.5% 9.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 12.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 17.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.0% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.5% 15.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 6.7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 7.1% 8.3%

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