Demographics & People — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 50,092 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~50,700 |
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| Median Age | 33.4 |
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| Total Households | 22,036 |
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| Family Households | 10,889 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,284 |
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| Black or African American | 21,969 |
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| Asian | 1,326 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12,529 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 24,067 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,183 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,362 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 7,906 |
| German | 4,527 |
| Irish | 2,948 |
| English | 2,264 |
| Italian | 1,953 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 1,845 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,202 |
Language
| English Only | 37,237 |
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| Spanish | 6,700 |
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| Population 5+ | 46,267 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,997 |
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| Population 18+ | 35,757 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
