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Harrisburg, Arkansas, in Poinsett county, is 19 miles S of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,192.
In Harrisburg, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Harrisburg live by themselves.
In 2000, Harrisburg had a median family income of $28,274.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 62% of housing units in Harrisburg are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Harrisburg benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Arkansas.
In Harrisburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Harrisburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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