Harrisburg, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Harrisburg, Illinois Summary
Life in Harrisburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Harrisburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harrisburg:
The population in Harrisburg is 8,380.
The median home value in Harrisburg is $73,415.
The median income in Harrisburg is $38,937.
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Harrisburg is $654.
The unemployment rate in Harrisburg is 7.7%.
The poverty rate in Harrisburg is 24.1%.
The average high in Harrisburg is 66.7° and the average low is 45.7°.
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Harrisburg, IL Crime Report
Crime in Harrisburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harrisburg. Key points include:
There were 16 total crimes in Harrisburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrisburg is 199.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrisburg is 74.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harrisburg is 124.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harrisburg is -91.42% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Harrisburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harrisburg / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 16 | 199.5 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 74.8 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.5 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 49.9 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 10 | 124.7 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 12.5 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 9 | 112.2 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Harrisburg, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Harrisburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harrisburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harrisburg is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Harrisburg is $73,415.
The median income in Harrisburg is $38,937.
Harrisburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harrisburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harrisburg | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 41 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 90 | 100 | |
Harrisburg, IL Weather
The average high in Harrisburg is 66.7° and the average low is 45.7°.
There are 75.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 7.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harrisburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Harrisburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harrisburg
The current population in Harrisburg is 8,380. The population has decreased -6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,380 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 8,958 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 9,344 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 9,418 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 9,247 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 8,989 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,025 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,962 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 9,050 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 8,933 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harrisburg
Harrisburg is:
91.0% White with 7,628 White residents.
2.2% African American with 185 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 54 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 383 Two Or More residents.
1.3% Hispanic with 109 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harrisburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 2.2% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Harrisburg
Harrisburg is 52.7% female with 4,417 female residents.
Harrisburg is 47.3% male with 3,963 male residents.
| Gender | Harrisburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisburg for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Harrisburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harrisburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harrisburg, Illinois
7.5% of households in Harrisburg earn Less than $10,000.
9.6% of households in Harrisburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.0% of households in Harrisburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.5% of households in Harrisburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Harrisburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Harrisburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Harrisburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.0% of households in Harrisburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Harrisburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Harrisburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harrisburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.6% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
