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Harrisburg, PA

Founded 1719Dauphin CountyElev. 98 m
Population
50,092
Median home
$121,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Harrisburg

Harrisburg is home to roughly 50,092 residents. Harrisburg was founded in 1719 and sits in Dauphin County. The median age is 32.8 and the median household income is $47,783. Homes carry a median value of $121,000, and about 37% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (41.5%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
50,092
Median age
32.8
Median household income
$47,783
Per-capita income
$27,779
Poverty rate
29.1%
High-school grad or higher
85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
Unemployment
9.4%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White25.9%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black41.5%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.5%
Service23%
Sales & office20.9%
Production, transportation & material moving16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$121,000
Median gross rent
$996/mo
Owner-occupied
36.5%
Median year built
1947
Households
22,036
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Harrisburg has 40 public schools — 22 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading43%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Capital Area School for the Arts CSHighGrades 9–12charter
Central Dauphin East SHSHighGrades 9–12
Central Dauphin SHSHighGrades 9–12
Dauphin County Technical SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Harrisburg HSHighGrades 9–12
Harrisburg HS - SciTech CmpHighGrades 9–12
Susquehanna Twp HSHighGrades 9–12
Camp Curtin AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Dauphin East MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Dauphin MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Linglestown MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Marshall AcademyMiddleGrades 5–8
Marshall Math Science AcademyMiddleGrades 5–8
Rowland AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime177% above national
Harrisburg1,071
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 19% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% above national
Harrisburg1,991
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Harrisburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

17 facilities in Harrisburg report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Hershey Creamery Co · Dauphin CountyHargro Flexible Packaging Corp · Dauphin CountyDayton Parts Llc · Dauphin CountyThe Ames Cos Inc. · Dauphin CountyTurbine Airfoil Designs Inc. · Dauphin CountyCharles D Snyder & Son Inc · Dauphin CountyTaylor-Wharton Gas Equipment Div Hbg Plant · Dauphin CountyPennsy Supply Inc Paxton St Ready Mix · Dauphin CountyUnited Brake Systems Inc · Dauphin CountyElectronic Service & Design · Dauphin CountyExxonmobil Oil Corp Harrisburg Terminal · Dauphin CountyMold Base Industries Inc. · Dauphin County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dauphin County
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Harrisburg is in Dauphin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Harrisburg was founded in 1719 and sits in Dauphin County. Elevation ~98 m.

Population trend
50K49K50,09220102024
Map of Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
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Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

State Capitol Building, PennsylvaniaKunkel BuildingBroad Street MarketColonial TheatreKeystone BuildingSeel, William, BuildingCamp Curtin Fire StationGerman Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Notable people from Harrisburg
Newt GingrichEric MabiusGlenn BrancaJennifer BradyJean ShileyRyan WhitingBen OlsenBarney EwellDan HartmanJohn Kunkel Small
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Nearby cities
Carlisle (18 mi)York (23 mi)Lebanon (25 mi)Hanover (32 mi)Lancaster (35 mi)Ephrata (38 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Harrisburg, PA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Angel Luis Rivera, 63
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17104
AKA X Angel, Angel Catto
Angel Luis Rodriguez, 62
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17103
AKA Angel Luis Rodriguez-Perez, Angel Luis Perez
Angel Daniel Perez, 55
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17101
AKA Perez Angeld Perez, Danny Perez
Angel Hernandez, 46
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17111
AKA Angel D Hernandez, Angel David Hernandez
Luis Vidal Martinez-Colomba, 39
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17102
AKA Luis Martinez Colomba, Luis Vidal Martinez
Luis Andrewdavid Smith, 29ABSCONDER
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17111
AKA Luis A Smith, Luis Smith
Edward Campbell, 79
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17112
AKA Eddie Campbell, Edward Earl Campbell
George Martinez, 52
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17103
AKA George E Martinez, George Mendez
George Perez, 85
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17112
AKA George Ralph Perez, George R Perez
Kirk Anthony Tate, 66
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17103
AKA Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jame Mckinley-Iv
Andrew Earl Brown, 49
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17111
AKA Andrew E Brown, Andrew Brown
Joshua Devin Campbell, 42
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17103
AKA Joshua Cambell, Joshua D Campbell
Joshua Gerald Walker, 38
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17110
AKA Joey Ouso, Joshua Walker
Joshua Anibal Johnson, 34
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17111
AKA Joshua N Johnson, Joshua Anivia Johnson
Charles Morrison, 67
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17102
AKA Charles Jackson, Charles Lloyd Morrison
Leroy Darryl Mitchell, 32
Harrisburg · Dauphin County · 17104
AKA Leroy Mitchell, Leroy Darryl Mitchell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Harrisburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg has a population of about 50,092, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Harrisburg?
The median home value in Harrisburg is $121,000, and the median gross rent is $996/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Harrisburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Harrisburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,071 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Harrisburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dauphin County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg has 40 public schools (22 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Harrisburg?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Harrisburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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