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Harrisburg, North Carolina - Basic Facts

The Town of Harrisburg had a population of 21,139 as of July 1, 2024. Harrisburg ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Harrisburg is located at latitude 35.3238 and longitude -80.6559 in Cabarrus County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Harrisburg encompass a land area of 9.84 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Cabarrus County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Town of Harrisburg has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Town of Harrisburg is located within Township 1-Harrisburg, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cabarrus County.


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Harrisburg, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 21,139 (100%)
Population in Households 21,121 (99.9%)
Population in Families 19,290 (91.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 18 ( 0.1%)
Population Density 1,685
Diversity Index2 67
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $120,178
Average Household Income $150,083
% of Income for Mortgage4 22%
Per Capita Income $49,181
Wealth Index5 146
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (63.5)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 7,065 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 6,232 (88.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 695 ( 9.8%)
Vacant Housing Units 138 ( 2.0%)
Median Home Value $411,869
Average Home Value $463,366
Housing Affordability Index3 116
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 6,927
Average Household Size 3.05
Family Households 5,671
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population 2.54% 1.15%
Households 2.68% 1.06%
Families   1.04%
Median Household Income   2.59%
Per Capita Income   2.67%
Owner Occupied HU   1.29%

Harrisburg, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Harrisburg to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 49 94th
Population Density # 72 91st
Median Household Income # 26 97th
Housing Affordability Index # 512 66th
Per Capita Income # 98 88th
Diversity Index # 163 79th

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