Harrisburg town, New York
Harrisburg town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harrisburg town is a geographic entity located in Lewis County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 483. The land area covers 39.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 483 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±8.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 171 | ±34 | 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 | 212 | ±40 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 171 | ±34 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $168,300 | ±$28,898 |
| Median Gross Rent | $792 | ±$151 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,964 | ±$16,496 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,181 | ±$6,925 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 44 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 243 | ±80 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±7.5% |
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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TOWN OF HARRISBURG
GUS Population: 481 (2024)
ID: 131372
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
3620 OBRIEN RD, LOWVILLE NY 13367-2913
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GUS Population: 26,570 (2024)
ID: 131194
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
7660 N STATE ST, LOWVILLE NY 13367-1562
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEAVER FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BLACK RIVER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | CALCIUM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CARTHAGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CARTHAGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARTHAGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | WATERTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | COPENHAGEN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jefferson Community College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY, 13601-1897 |
3157862200
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LOWVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 5387 DAYAN STREET, LOWVILLE, NY, 13367 |
(315) 376-2131
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Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 17.8 mi away | 20104 State Route 3, Watertown, NY, 13601-9509 |
31577970007230
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CARTHAGE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 412 BUDD STREET, CARTHAGE, NY, 13619 |
(315) 493-2620
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WILLIAM H. BUSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 5605 WHITAKER ROAD, MARTINSBURG, NY, 13404 |
(315) 376-7490
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BEAVER FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 9607 LEWIS STREET, BEAVER FALLS, NY, 13305 |
(315) 346-6216
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RODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 12509 SCHOOL STREET, RODMAN, NY, 13682 |
(315) 232-4167
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SALLY PLOOF HUNTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 101 PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE, BLACK RIVER, NY, 13612 |
(315) 773-5163
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CROGHAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 9794 STATE ROUTE 812, CROGHAN, NY, 13327 |
(315) 346-6521
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ROSWELL P. FLOWER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 229 WASHINGTON STREET, WATERTOWN, NY, 13601 |
(315) 785-7702
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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 LOWVILLE, NY US, located 9.6 miles from Harrisburg town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6° | 8.0° | 17.3° | 3.47" | 35.6" |
| February | 28.8° | 9.4° | 19.1° | 2.59" | 29.6" |
| March | 37.5° | 18.5° | 28.0° | 2.65" | 15.8" |
| April | 52.0° | 31.6° | 41.8° | 3.11" | 4.1" |
| May | 65.8° | 43.2° | 54.5° | 3.39" | 0.2" |
| June | 74.0° | 52.7° | 63.4° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.4° | 57.3° | 67.8° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.2° | 55.2° | 66.2° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.1° | 47.2° | 58.6° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.7° | 37.5° | 47.1° | 4.56" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.0° | 27.5° | 35.7° | 3.75" | 9.4" |
| December | 32.5° | 16.8° | 24.7° | 3.82" | 31.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| Castorland village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Lowville village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
| West Carthage village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Carthage village | Village | 10.6 mi | — |
| Great Bend CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604932358. • 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.