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 178 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 |
| Altitude : | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Capital city : | Harrisburg is capital of Saline County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:04:10 (24th May 2025) |
| Density : | 479 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrisburg is located at 37°44'18"N 88°32'26"W (37.7383800, -88.5406100).
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Demographics
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Harrisburg
College & universities near Harrisburg, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harrisburg, IL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 (9)
- Harrisburg , Pennsylvania 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. 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 | |
| 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
