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Harrisburg township

County:
Saline County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.466
State:
Illinois

Harrisburg township is located in Saline County, Illinois. Harrisburg township has a 2026 population of 9,543. Harrisburg township is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -5.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,068 in 2020.

The median household income in Harrisburg township is $46,474 with a poverty rate of 25.89%. The median age in Harrisburg township is 43.3 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males.

9.5K
Total Population
262
Density (mi²)
-69 -0.72%
Growth

Harrisburg township Population

Harrisburg township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,543-69-0.72%
20259,612-69-0.71%
20249,681-69-0.71%
20239,750-63-0.64%
20229,813-99-1%
20219,912-156-1.55%
202010,068-34-0.34%
201910,190-99-0.96%
201810,289-85-0.82%
201710,374-106-1.01%
201610,480-119-1.12%
201510,599-2-0.02%
201410,601-130-1.21%
201310,731-49-0.45%
201210,78070.06%
201110,773-17-0.16%
201010,772-7-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 40.8 years

Harrisburg township Adults

There are 7,676 adults, (2,094 of whom are seniors) in Harrisburg township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,051 (51.3%)
Male: 4,787 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harrisburg township includes 93.22% White, 3.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,17193.22%
Two or more races3133.18%
Black or African American2993.04%
Other race440.45%
Asian90.09%
Native American20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races550.56%
Other race440.45%
White20.02%
Native American20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,16993.2%
Black or African American2993.04%
Two or more races2582.62%
Asian90.09%

Harrisburg township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harrisburg township 's average per capita income is $40,534. Household income levels show a median of $46,474. The poverty rate stands at 25.89%.

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$97,593-
Families$68,644$85,244
Households$46,474$68,316
Non Families$30,406$44,595

$40,534

Average Income

$46,474

Median Household Income

25.89%

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)