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Harrisburg, AR
City in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Population
2,216
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
0
Harrisburg and its ZIP codes
Harrisburg at a glance
- Harrisburg is about 16 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,047, 21% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,100 (32% below Arkansas) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Harrisburg, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrisburg, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,047
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$128,100
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (187), German Americans (87), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poinsett County. PPP loans are for Harrisburg.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,359
5,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,523
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
How people get to work
Harrisburg, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrisburg, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
560
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrisburg, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Harrisburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry ValleyCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WeinerCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| PaynewayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| WaldenburgTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TrumannCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| BayCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| FisherCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Marked TreeCity | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| JonesboroCity | 17 mi | 80.2 |
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Hickory RidgeCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CashTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GrubbsCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| TyronzaCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| LepantoCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrisburg, AR in?
- Harrisburg is in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Harrisburg, AR?
- About 2,216 people live in Harrisburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrisburg?
- Nearby places include Cherry Valley (11 mi), Weiner (11 mi), Payneway (12 mi), Waldenburg (12 mi), Trumann (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023