Harrisburg city, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrisburg city is a geographic entity located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 50,522. The land area covers 8.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 50,522 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 22,137 | ±825 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 24,130 | ±759 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 22,137 | ±825 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,993 | ±381 |
| Median Home Value | $124,200 | ±$11,090 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,062 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,099 | ±$3,987 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,330 | ±$1,830 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15,114 | ±1,682 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,421 | ±1,193 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 50,649 (2024)
ID: 173922
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR, DBHD
10 N 2ND ST, STE 103, HARRISBURG PA 17101-1677
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GUS Population: 293,029 (2024)
ID: 173720
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PO BOX 1295, HARRISBURG PA 17108-1295
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Harrisburg | PK-05 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 06-08 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 09-12 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 06-08 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 09-12 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 06-08 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | 09-12 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | KG-05 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | KG-12 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Harrisburg | KG-12 | Harrisburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
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Psychiatric | City address association | 2501 NORTH THIRD STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17110 |
(717) 782-4742
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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College | 1.0 mi away | 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2208 |
7179015100
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MADELINE L. OLEWINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 2410 NORTH THIRD ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17110 |
(717) 232-7286
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UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS
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Hospital | City address association | 409 SOUTH SECOND STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17104 |
(717) 782-3131
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Harrisburg Area Community College
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College | 1.4 mi away | 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110-2999 |
7177802300
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MCCORMICK RIVERFRONT LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 101 WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101 |
(717) 234-4976
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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 3941 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17109 |
8009204593
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KLINE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 530 S. 29TH ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17104 |
(717) 234-3934
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office
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College | 3.3 mi away | 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7177204205
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EAST SHORE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 4501 ETHEL STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17109 |
(717) 652-9380
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARRISBURG 1 NE, PA US, located 0.9 miles from Harrisburg city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6° | 21.8° | 29.2° | 2.87" | 6.4" |
| February | 39.5° | 22.5° | 31.0° | 2.77" | 7.7" |
| March | 48.1° | 30.0° | 39.1° | 3.93" | 4.5" |
| April | 61.0° | 40.2° | 50.6° | 3.91" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.7° | 50.6° | 61.1° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.6° | 60.3° | 70.5° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 64.7° | 74.9° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 62.4° | 72.7° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.8° | 64.9° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.1° | 53.1° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.1° | 33.8° | 42.4° | 2.87" | 0.7" |
| December | 40.8° | 26.7° | 33.8° | 3.42" | 4.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Harrisburg city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wormleysburg borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Penbrook borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| West Fairview CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lemoyne borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Progress CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204332800. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.