Harrisburg township is located in Saline County Illinois. Harrisburg township has a 2024 population of 9,573. Harrisburg township is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrisburg township is $63,149 with a poverty rate of 21.12%. The median age in Harrisburg township is 39 years: 37.2 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrisburg township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,277 | 92.58% |
| Two or more races | 471 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,355 | 2.22 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 1,753 | 1.16 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 1,699 | 2.9 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 670 | 2.97 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 233 | 3.17 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 599 | 8.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 15.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 967 | 13.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 521 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,960 | 27.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 1,644 | 22.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,707 | 5,831 | 1,407 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 215 | 56 |
| Black | 143 | 86 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 13 |
| Asian | 31 | 25 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 76.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,480 | $40,795 | $41,759 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $146,429 | $68,170 |
| High School Graduate | $23,167 | $37,330 | $12,255 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,953 | $26,442 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,672 | $42,121 | $29,726 |
| Some College | $36,701 | $44,804 | $33,373 |
$34,672
Average Earnings
$42,121
Average Male
$29,726
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of Harrisburg township residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,871 | 1,954 | 22.03% |
| Black | 116 | 47 | 40.52% |
| Multiple | 464 | 20 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 3 | 2.38% |
21.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.51%
Male Poverty Rate
22.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrisburg township is Black, with 40.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrisburg township is Hispanic, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.51% |
| High School | 27.5% |
| Some College | 14.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.84% |
| Female Employed | 17.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.37% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,500 | $78,255 |
| Households | $41,460 | $63,149 |
| Married Families | $85,296 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,941 | $38,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
701
Number of Veterans
669
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 268 |
| Vietnam | 238 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 283 |
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 75+ | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 9.54% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.53%
Born in Harrisburg township
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.44% of Harrisburg township residents were born in the United States, with 76.53% having been born in Illinois. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,173 | -80 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 9,253 | -80 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 9,333 | -80 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 9,413 | -80 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 9,493 | -80 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 9,573 | -80 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 9,653 | -80 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 9,733 | -114 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 9,847 | -160 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 10,007 | -183 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 10,190 | -99 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 10,289 | -85 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 10,374 | -106 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 10,480 | -119 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 10,599 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 10,601 | -130 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 10,731 | -49 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 10,780 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 10,773 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 10,772 | 0 | 0% |