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Harrisburg City School District
Harrisburg City School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 50,287. The median household income is $48,099 and the median age is 33.4.
50,287
Population
6194
People / sq mi
$48,099
Median Income
33.4
Median Age
Harrisburg City School District covers 8 sq mi of land at 6193.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 21.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$48,099
Median Household Income
$27,330
Per Capita Income
27.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$124,200
Median Home Value
$1,062
Median Rent
36.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.2%
High School+
25.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harrisburg City School District serves a community with a population of 50,287 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Harrisburg City School District is $48,099, with a per capita income of $27,330. The poverty rate is 27.0%.
Harrisburg City School District is 30.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 21.5% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Harrisburg City School District, 85.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Harrisburg City School District is $124,200, with a median rent of $1,062. The homeownership rate is 36.6%.
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Data for Harrisburg City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4211580).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.