Harrisburg, NC

Harrisburg, North Carolina

Harrisburg, North Carolina, in Cabarrus county, is 7 miles SW of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 12 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is considered part of the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area. Harrisburg has a population of 4,493.

The People and Families of Harrisburg

In Harrisburg, about 74% of adults are married. Harrisburg is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrisburg had a median family income of $73,182. Harrisburg is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Harrisburg finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Harrisburg is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harrisburg ($10,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Harrisburg Housing

About 92% of housing units in Harrisburg are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Harrisburg pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Harrisburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Harrisburg, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Harrisburg Almanac

Harrisburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Harrisburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harrisburg Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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