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Population Review

Census ACS · #96 MSA

Harrisburg Metro Area

The Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 597,894 residents. The median household income is $79,281 and the median home value is $239,100.

597,894

Population

369

People / sq mi

$79,281

Median Income

$239,100

Median Home Value

The Harrisburg CBSA covers 1,622 sq mi of land at 368.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.4%
Black or African American10.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$79,281

Median Household Income

$42,772

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Harrisburg metro's price level is 98.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $79,281 has the buying power of $80,366 in average-priced US metros.

98.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$80,366

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$79,281

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$239,100

Median Home Value

$1,151

Median Rent

68.1%

Homeownership

Education

92.2%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

14.9%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

20.2%

Foreign Born

Harrisburg spans this state

Nearby metros

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 597,894 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #96 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Harrisburg metro area is $79,281, with a per capita income of $42,772.

The Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.

Data for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pa CBSA (25420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.