Harrisburg, Illinois
Harrisburg: county seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States
About
Harrisburg is a city located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,017 and a population density of 514 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,404 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Harrisburg
| Population | 8,404 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Saline County |
| Postal code | 62946 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 17.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7384,-88.5406 |
| Altitude | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital city | Harrisburg is capital of Saline County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:26:20 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 479 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Harrisburg is located at 37°44'18"N 88°32'26"W (37.7383800, -88.5406100).
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Weather
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According to census records, the population of Harrisburg decreased by 7.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,017 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,019 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,023 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,981 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,874 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,871 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,772 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,683 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,611 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,530 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,404 | -1.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 125,613 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 124,242 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 126,356 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 124,237 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 78.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 10.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,705 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
Harrisburg zip code is 62946.
County name: Saline, County
fips: 17165
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $584,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,635 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $620 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,023 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 41,986 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.98 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 230,555 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 427,838 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 833,480 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,672,142 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,293 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $99,151 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,678 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 12,333 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,342 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,218 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,857 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,814 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,092 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,639 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,995.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 41.48 |
People born in Harrisburg (13)
People born in Harrisburg, including endocrinologist Henry Turner, philosopher John Haugeland, actress Virginia Gregg, .
More notable people
- Chuck Hunsinger (American football player, running back (1925-1998)) he was born in 25/07/1925
- Dale Swann (American actor (1948-2009)) he was born in 21/01/1948
- Danny Fife (American baseball player) he was born in 05/10/1949
- John E. Bradley (American politician) he was born in 10/05/1971
- John H. Pickering (American lawyer) he was born in 27/02/1916
- John Romonosky (baseball player) he was born in 07/07/1929
- Libi Staiger (American actress (1928-2019)) she was born in 10/01/1928
- William Badders (United States Navy sailor) he was born in 15/09/1901
- Benjamin F. Pankey (American politician (1861-1929)) he was born in 16/08/1861
- Frank E. Wiedemann (Physician of Terre Haute, IN) he was born in 29/06/1872
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Harrisburg, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Harrisburg, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Harrisburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Post Office | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| Muddy Post Office | Muddy (IL) | 62965 |
| Carrier Mill Post Office | Carrier Mills (IL) | 62917 |
| Raleigh Post Office | Raleigh (IL) | 62977 |
| Eldorad Post Office | Eldorado (IL) | 62930 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The capital of Pennsylvania. with a population of 49,322 people.
- Harrisburg, North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 16,852 people.
- Harrisburg, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 7,126 people.
- Harrisburg, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 3,917 people.
- Harrisburg, Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 2,289 people.
- Harrisburg, New York human settlement in Lewis County, New York, United States of America with a population of 424 people.
- Harrisburg, Ohio city in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 341 people.
- Harrisburg, Missouri Missouri with a population of 298 people.
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 23,182 | This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23, 182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County. |
| Somerset | 3,955 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Eldorado | 3,837 | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Buena Vista | 1,684 | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois |
| Eagle | 1,576 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Carrier Mills | 1,527 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Galatia | 868 | Town in Saline County, Illinois |
| Raleigh | 328 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Stonefort | 260 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Long Branch | 235 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Muddy | 62 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Harrisburg distances to largest Illinois cities