Harrisburg is a city located in Lincoln County South Dakota. Harrisburg has a 2024 population of 10,297. Harrisburg is currently growing at a rate of 9.14% annually and its population has increased by 50.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,847 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrisburg is $104,568 with a poverty rate of 2.26%. The median age in Harrisburg is 30.8 years: 32 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrisburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,699 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 105 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,642 | 2.71 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 1,773 | 3.08 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 479 | 1.31 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 275 | 2.73 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 115 | 2.77 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 0.62% |
| Associates Degree | 665 | 15.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,434 | 32.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,115 | 25.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 720 | 16.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,107 | 3,998 | 1,643 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 135 | 95 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,082 | $87,339 | $47,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,170 | $66,023 | $69,330 |
| High School Graduate | $43,000 | $55,417 | $33,487 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,438 | $69,100 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,362 | $60,750 | $37,385 |
| Some College | $43,650 | $51,653 | $35,735 |
$52,362
Average Earnings
$60,750
Average Male
$37,385
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of Harrisburg residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,699 | 161 | 2.4% |
| Multiple | 344 | 1 | 0.29% |
2.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.26%
Male Poverty Rate
2.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrisburg is White, with 2.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrisburg is Multiple, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 3.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.97% |
| High School | 0.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Employed | 1.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,054 | $111,402 |
| Households | $89,966 | $104,568 |
| Married Families | $123,578 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,909 | $62,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.8%
Male Marriage Rate
65.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
421
Number of Veterans
389
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 221 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 75+ | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 8.89% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 12.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
88.5%
Labor Force Participation
87.7%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.38%
Born in Harrisburg
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
97.11% of Harrisburg residents were born in the United States, with 68.38% having been born in South Dakota. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,610 | 862 | 6.27% |
| 2028 | 13,748 | 863 | 6.7% |
| 2027 | 12,885 | 863 | 7.18% |
| 2026 | 12,022 | 862 | 7.72% |
| 2025 | 11,160 | 863 | 8.38% |
| 2024 | 10,297 | 862 | 9.14% |
| 2023 | 9,435 | 988 | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 8,447 | 799 | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 7,648 | 801 | 11.7% |
| 2020 | 6,847 | 133 | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 6,714 | 194 | 2.98% |
| 2018 | 6,520 | 555 | 9.3% |
| 2017 | 5,965 | 228 | 3.97% |
| 2016 | 5,737 | 247 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 5,490 | 373 | 7.29% |
| 2014 | 5,117 | 333 | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 4,784 | 187 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 4,597 | 147 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 4,450 | 266 | 6.36% |
| 2010 | 4,184 | 0 | 0% |