Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg: The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.
About
Harrisburg is a city located in the county of Dauphin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,528 and a population density of 1,612 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,322 inhabitants.
The city was created 305 years ago in 1718.
Quick Facts about Harrisburg
Population : | 49,322 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
County : | Dauphin County |
Postal code : | 17101-17113, 17120-17130, 17140, 17177 |
Phone Area Codes : | 717 |
Area : | 30.73 km2 |
Named for : | John Harris, Sr. |
Altitude : | 322 feet / 98 meters |
Capital city : | Harrisburg is capital of Pennsylvania, Dauphin County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1719 (305 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 02:42:30 (3rd December 2024) |
Density : | 1,605 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrisburg is located at 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W (40.2737000, -76.8844200).
Harrisburg map
- Official Website
Official website of Harrisburg
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harrisburg decreased by 0.42% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 49,528 | - | census |
2011 | 49,417 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2012 | 49,427 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2013 | 49,378 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2014 | 49,344 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2015 | 49,253 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2016 | 49,177 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2017 | 49,207 | 0.06% | estimation process |
2018 | 49,209 | 0% | estimation process |
2019 | 49,271 | 0.13% | estimation process |
2020 | 49,322 | 0.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Harrisburg
1 Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Capitol Park
Department of General Services Annex Complex, 4 Cherry Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17120, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The National Civil War Museum
1 Lincoln Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Reservoir Park
100 Concert Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Harrisburg
1 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1900 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Burger King
2000 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 LongHorn Steakhouse
4590 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Arooga's
201 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hardee's
2203 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Harrisburg
1 Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
23 S 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Quality Inn Riverfront
525 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Red Roof Inn Harrisburg - Hershey
950 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Red Roof Inn Harrisburg North
400 Corporate Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Harrisburg
1 Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
2301 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Harrisburg Vet Center
1500 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bureau of Animal Health & Diagnostic Services
2301 N Cameron St # 408, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
228 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 US Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania FSA
1 Innovation Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
400 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Harrisburg (200)
People born in Harrisburg, including film director Kimberly Peirce, Liberian journalist Kenneth Best, politician and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, .
List
- Carmen Finestra (American television producer and writer) he was born in 26/06/1947
- Jean Shiley (athletics competitor) she was born in 20/11/1911
- Eric Mabius (actor) he was born in 22/04/1971
- Adam Chubb (American basketball player) he was born in 05/07/1981
- Glenn Branca (American composer and guitarist (1948-2018)) he was born in 06/10/1948
- Dennis Green (American football coach) he was born in 17/02/1949
- Amy Tran (American field hockey player) she was born in 02/10/1980
- Ryan Whiting (American shot putter) he was born in 24/11/1986
- Craig First (American composer) he was born in 16/03/1960
- Alice Aycock (American artist) she was born in 20/11/1946
- Dick Davies (basketball player for the United States men's national team) he was born in 21/01/1936
- Winston Hibler (American filmmaker (1910-1976)) he was born in 08/10/1910
- Phil Davis (American martial artist) he was born in 25/09/1984
- Eric Martsolf (American actor) he was born in 27/07/1971
- Cleve Benedict (American politician) he was born in 21/03/1935
- Norman Rasmussen (American nuclear engineer) he was born in 12/11/1927
- Bobby Troup (American actor, jazz pianist, singer and songwriter (1918-1999)) he was born in 18/10/1918
- Art Davis (American double-bassist) he was born in 05/12/1934
Schools in Harrisburg
College & universities near Harrisburg, PA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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446640 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg (PA) | 17101-2208 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harrisburg, PA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Harrisburg
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Federal Squar Post Office | Harrisburg (PA) | 17108 |
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Other cities in Dauphin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dauphin County , PA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hershey | 14,257 | Census designated place |
Colonial Park | 13,229 | Census designated place |
Progress | 9,765 | Census designated place |
Linglestown | 6,334 | Census designated place |
Steelton | 5,957 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Paxtonia | 5,412 | Census designated place |
Swatara | 4,830 | Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Hummelstown | 4,814 | Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Skyline View | 4,003 | Census designated place |
Lawnton | 3,813 | Census designated place |
Penbrook | 2,976 | Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Millersburg | 2,514 | Borough in northwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Highspire | 2,369 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Matamoras | 2,364 | City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America |
Lykens | 1,771 | Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Paxtang | 1,546 | Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Harrisburg distances to largest Pennsylvania cities