Demographics in Harrisburg, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Harrisburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

50,092

Male

24,425

48.8%

Female

25,667

51.2%

Median Age

32.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

32.5%

Black

43.9%

Hispanic

25.0%

Asian

2.6%

Two or More

10.4%

Other

9.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.7%

High School or Higher

37.4%

Foreign Born

8.5%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

25.1%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Harrisburg, PA has a population of 50,092 with a median age of 32.8. The racial makeup is 32.5% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 43.9% Black, 2.6% Asian. About 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.5%.