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Harrisburg, AR


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Harrisburg, Arkansas

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.

The People and Families of Harrisburg

In Harrisburg, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Harrisburg live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrisburg had a median family income of $28,274.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Harrisburg Housing

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.

Commuting

In Harrisburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Harrisburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Harrisburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Harrisburg, AR

Comparing Harrisburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime12
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