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 South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harrisburg is $359,382.
The median income in Harrisburg is $108,724.
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harrisburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harrisburg | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 113 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harrisburg, SD Weather
The average high in Harrisburg is 57.2° and the average low is 35.0°.
There are 52.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 26.4 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harrisburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 26.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
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 8,519. The population has increased 139.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,519 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 7,790 | 8.8% |
| 2022 | 7,157 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 6,645 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 6,420 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 6,087 | 5.7% |
| 2018 | 5,760 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 5,429 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 5,129 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | 4,942 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 4,678 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 4,413 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 4,152 | 8.8% |
| 2011 | 3,817 | 7.2% |
| 2010 | 3,559 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg
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Harrisburg is:
88.1% White with 7,504 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 59 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 370 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 543 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harrisburg | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harrisburg
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Harrisburg is 50.5% female with 4,306 female residents.
Harrisburg is 49.5% male with 4,213 male residents.
| Gender | Harrisburg | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harrisburg | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harrisburg, South Dakota
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0.0% of households in Harrisburg earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Harrisburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Harrisburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.2% of households in Harrisburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Harrisburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.5% of households in Harrisburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.6% of households in Harrisburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
31.3% of households in Harrisburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.6% of households in Harrisburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.6% of households in Harrisburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harrisburg | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.2% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.6% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
