Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg: The capital of Pennsylvania.
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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 307 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2737,-76.8844 |
| Named for | John Harris, Sr. |
| Altitude | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Capital city | Harrisburg is capital of Pennsylvania, Dauphin County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1719 (307 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:31:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,605 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Harrisburg is located at 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W (40.2737000, -76.8844200).
Harrisburg map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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
1Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17172210292 | Website available
2Capitol Park
Department of General Services Annex Complex, 4 Cherry Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17120, United States View details
Phone: +18008687672 | Website available
3Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17175995751 | Website available
4The National Civil War Museum
1 Lincoln Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States View details
Phone: +17172601861 | Website available
5Reservoir Park
100 Concert Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States View details
Phone: +17172323017 | Website available
Where to Eat in Harrisburg
1Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1900 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States View details
Phone: +17172346910 | Website available
2Burger King
2000 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, United States View details
Phone: +17172331140 | Website available
3LongHorn Steakhouse
4590 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109, United States View details
Phone: +17175414280 | Website available
4Arooga's
201 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States View details
Phone: +17179018277 | Website available
5Hardee's
2203 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States View details
Phone: +17172327873 | Website available
Where to Stay in Harrisburg
1Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States View details
Phone: +17172336000 | Website available
2Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
23 S 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States View details
Phone: +17172345021 | Website available
3Quality Inn Riverfront
525 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States View details
Phone: +17172331611 | Website available
4Red Roof Inn Harrisburg - Hershey
950 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States View details
Phone: +17179391331 | Website available
5Red Roof Inn Harrisburg North
400 Corporate Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17176571445 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Harrisburg
1Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
2301 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17177874737 | Website available
2Harrisburg Vet Center
1500 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, United States View details
Phone: +17177823954 | Website available
3Bureau of Animal Health & Diagnostic Services
2301 N Cameron St # 408, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17177722852 | Website available
4US Agricultural Department
228 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States View details
Phone: +17177823427 | Website available
5US Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania FSA
1 Innovation Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States View details
Phone: +17172372117 | Website available
6Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
400 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States View details
Phone: +17177872869 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Harrisburg, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446640 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Harrisburg (PA) | 17101-2208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Harrisburg, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Harrisburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Squar Post Office | Harrisburg (PA) | 17108 |
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- Harrisburg, Illinois county seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States with a population of 8,404 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 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