Harrisburg is a city located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg has a 2025 population of 49,956. It is also the county seat of Dauphin County. Harrisburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrisburg is $62,749 with a poverty rate of 29.08%.The median age in Harrisburg is 32.8 years: 31.7 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harrisburg includes 43.86% Black or African American, 32.51% White, 9.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 21,969 | 43.86% |
White | 16,284 | 32.51% |
Two or more races | 5,188 | 10.36% |
Other race | 4,887 | 9.76% |
Asian | 1,326 | 2.65% |
Native American | 398 | 0.79% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harrisburg's average per capita income is $41,865. Household income levels show a median of $47,783. The poverty rate stands at 29.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $88,442 | - |
Households | $47,783 | $62,749 |
Families | $46,704 | $67,003 |
Non Families | $44,552 | $54,629 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate