Population 24,151 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrisburg
Household size in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.07 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Harrisburg is a place of big households: 3.07 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.86, even as the national average fell. Only nine of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Harrisburg is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Charlotte area, where the median age is 38.8. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Harrisburg, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 21 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harrisburg
Renters in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Harrisburg is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 22.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Harrisburg: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Charlotte area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Harrisburg has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only 24 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $951 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,030 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,320 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,267 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,316 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Harrisburg costs $2,267 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,316 a month since 2006–10, up 138%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harrisburg
Bachelor's degrees in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.1 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Harrisburg: 55.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 19.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Harrisburg: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Harrisburg has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harrisburg
| Period | Harrisburg | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Harrisburg has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harrisburg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 3.07 | 40.7 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 2003 | $2,267 | 55.4% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Flows Store | 3.26 | 39.1 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 2005 | $1,619 | 46.8% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Concord | 2.88 | 36.6 | 13.9% | 32.8% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,579 | 38.1% | 91.1% | 5.7% |
| Midland | 2.83 | 42.7 | 7.6% | 13.9% | 3.7% | 2002 | $1,351 | 35.9% | 96.4% | 1.5% |
| Georgeville | 2.22 | 57.1 | 6.2% | 27.1% | 2.3% | 1987 | $809 | 21.3% | 91.5% | 4.5% |
| Charlotte area | 2.62 | 38.8 | 11.3% | 34.1% | 8.3% | 1994 | $1,552 | 40.6% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Kannapolis | 2.55 | 39.4 | 11.8% | 33.6% | 12.0% | 1984 | $1,350 | 27.3% | 89.6% | 3.5% |
| Locust | 2.59 | 45.5 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 1996 | $862 | 23.9% | 85.1% | 2.9% |
| Stanfield | 2.86 | 38.6 | 9.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 1988 | $846 | 19.0% | 85.8% | 3.9% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.85 | 40.9 | 7.0% | 13.5% | 10.6% | 1985 | $1,159 | 26.8% | 90.3% | 4.3% |
| Huntersville | 2.67 | 40.1 | 7.9% | 26.2% | 5.0% | 2005 | $2,062 | 57.9% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harrisburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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