Harrisburg

PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population 290K |Median income $76,242 |3 hospitals

Population
289,593
Dauphin County
Median Income
$76,242
+12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$236,400
+4% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
290K+8%
Median Income
$76,242+41%
Median Home Value
$236,400+49%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-3%
Unemployment
4.5%-42%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,217/mo
Poverty Rate
12.9% -9% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 16.8%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 63%
African American 17.2%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.3%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS
HARRISBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Harrisburg Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Harrisburg, PA? ▼
Harrisburg, PA has a population of 289,593 people, located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Harrisburg? ▼
The median household income in Harrisburg, PA is $76,242 per year. The poverty rate is 12.9%.
What is the median home value in Harrisburg? ▼
The median home value in Harrisburg, PA is $236,400. Median rent is $1,217/month.
What are the top health concerns in Harrisburg? ▼
The top health indicators in Harrisburg include Short Sleep Duration (42%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Harrisburg? ▼
Harrisburg has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Harrisburg? ▼
The median age in Harrisburg, PA is 39.4 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Harrisburg, PA is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 290K and a median household income of $76,242, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Harrisburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Dauphin County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.