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Harrisburg

County:
Poinsett County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.426
State:
Arkansas

Harrisburg is a city located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Harrisburg has a 2026 population of 2,189. It is also the county seat of Poinsett County. Harrisburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,221 in 2020.

The median household income in Harrisburg is $48,047 with a poverty rate of 26.13%. The median age in Harrisburg is 42.4 years: 38 years for males, and 44.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

2.2K
Total Population
902
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.23%
Growth

Harrisburg Population

Harrisburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,189-5-0.23%
20252,194-6-0.27%
20242,200-2-0.09%
20232,20230.14%
20222,19930.14%
20212,196-25-1.13%
20202,22100%
20192,306-36-1.54%
20182,34260.26%
20172,336150.65%
20162,32190.39%
20152,312-11-0.47%
20142,323-2-0.09%
20132,325-1-0.04%
20122,326-4-0.17%
20112,330421.84%
20102,310-5-0.22%

Median Age

Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 38 years

Harrisburg Adults

There are 1,825 adults, (409 of whom are seniors) in Harrisburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,165 (52.6%)
Male: 1,051 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harrisburg includes 93.64% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,07593.64%
Two or more races532.39%
Black or African American401.81%
Asian281.26%
Other race170.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races281.26%
Other race170.77%
White60.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,06993.37%
Black or African American401.81%
Asian281.26%
Two or more races251.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander30.14%

Harrisburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harrisburg 's average per capita income is $35,729. Household income levels show a median of $48,047. The poverty rate stands at 26.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,000-
Families$59,271$75,524
Households$48,047$56,684
Non Families$19,100$27,648

$35,729

Average Income

$48,047

Median Household Income

26.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)