Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Population Data for Harrisburg, PA:

Population – 156270
Male – 47.73 %
Female – 52.27 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 66.29 %
Hispanic – 5.72 %
African American – 25.99 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.19 %
Asian – 2.31 %

Geographic Data for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:

Population Density – 1,344.12 per sq. mi
Elevation – 317 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Harrisburg:

In Elementary School – 18,587 (49.78 %)
In High School – 8,226 (22.03 %)
In College – 5,885 (15.76 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 16,573 (15.61 %)
Associate’s Degree – 6,864 (6.47 %)
Some College, No Degree – 18,325 (17.26 %)
High School Graduate – 37,616 (35.43 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 4,796 (4.52 %)

Employment and Household Data for Harrisburg, PA:

Percentage of People Employed – 61.80 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.38 %
Unemployment Level – 5.18 %

Median Household Income – $36,019.33
Average Household Size – 2.22

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 35.73 %
2 Vehicles – 31.90 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.77 %

Average Cost to Rent in Harrisburg - $4,829 per month