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Harrisburg
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Pennsylvania
  • 216 reviews
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    Harrisburg Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    49,209
    Unemployment Rate
    5.8%
    Poverty Rate
    26%
    Non-Citizens
    6.4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 7 responses
    • Family oriented
      29%
    • On goal
      29%
    • Hopeless
      14%
    • Progressive
      14%

    Harrisburg Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      12%
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      47%
    • White
      24%
    • Hispanic
      22%
    • Asian
      5%
    • Two or more races
      2%
    • Other race
      0%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      52%
    • Male
      48%
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $39,685
    National
    $62,843
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      31%
    • $25-$44k
      25%
    • $45-$74k
      23%
    • $75-$149k
      17%
    • $150k+
      4%
    Median Individual Income
    $25,047
    National
    $31,133
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      31%
    • $15-$34k
      35%
    • $35-$64k
      25%
    • $65k+
      10%

    Community

    Poll
    45%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 11 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of people say LGBT residents are somewhat accepted. 10 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
    Based on 10 responses
    • Don't go out alone
      30%
    • Get to know your neighbors
      20%
    • Get involved in the community
      10%
    • Look around it is nice things you can do
      10%
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