City · Illinois
Harrisburg, Illinois
Harrisburg, city, in Saline County, Illinois. Harrisburg had 7,922 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,219 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,372 (±314). GEOID 1733136.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,922
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,219 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,372 ±314
Median household income
$43,415
±$5,308 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$84,100
±$8,568 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$760
±$78 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Harrisburg and what county is it in?
Harrisburg is a city in Saline County, Illinois. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 1,243 residents per square mile in 2020.
Harrisburg lies entirely within Harrisburg Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Harrisburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,922 people lived in Harrisburg on July 1, 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,219 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,372 (±314).
| Measure | Harrisburg | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,372 ±314 | 23,213 | −622 |
| Households | 3,464 ±204 | 10,024 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.12 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,046 ±214 | 11,547 | −414 |
Harrisburg's population since 2000
From 9,860 in 2000 to 7,922 in 2025: down 19.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Harrisburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harrisburg?
The median resident of Harrisburg is 39.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.4%.
| Measure | Harrisburg | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±3.7 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±2.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±2.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±2.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4% ±2.1 pts | 91.3% | +4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±2.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 29.8% ±3.9 pts | 23.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±4.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±3.4 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±3.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harrisburg earn?
Half of Harrisburg's 3,464 households earn less than $43,415 a year (±$5,308), against $53,117 in Saline County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $43,325 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harrisburg | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,415 ±$5,308 | $53,117 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,039 ±$6,518 | $83,124 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,259 ±$2,799 | $36,683 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.0% ±5.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.5% ±10.7 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.3% ±5.9 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.2% ±4.8 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.8% ±5.6 pts | 76.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harrisburg?
Owners occupy 61.5% of Harrisburg's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $84,100 by its owner (±$8,568). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 52.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harrisburg | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $84,100 ±$8,568 | $94,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$78 | $726 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.4% ±12.9 pts | 45.4% | +16.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,008 ±$142 | $1,165 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5% ±7.0 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.5% ±7.0 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,046 ±214 | 11,547 | −414 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±5.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.0% ±5.4 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% ±4.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.5% ±4.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.7% ±5.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Harrisburg work and get to work?
86.8% of Harrisburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Harrisburg | Saline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.8% ±4.9 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% ±4.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8% ±4.2 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6% ±3.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±3.0 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Harrisburg?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Harrisburg, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,591 (Tract 9560) to $52,391 (Tract 9558).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9558Saline County | 3,250 | $52,391 |
| Tract 9559Saline County | 2,709 | $39,816 |
| Tract 9560Saline County | 2,443 | $37,591 |
| Tract 9562Saline County | 3,273 | $72,226 |
| Tract 9561Saline County | 2,310 | $54,044 |
| Tract 9557Saline County | 2,591 | $61,310 |
| Tract 9556Saline County | 2,326 | $77,396 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Harrisburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Harrisburg compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Harrisburg is the 3,762nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 265th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Harrisburg ranks 1,350th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 265th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,239th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 534th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,350th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,283rd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,296th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 1,071st | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,124th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 944th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,258th | 1,382 |
| Travel time to work | 1,207th | 1,382 |
Harrisburg's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Harrisburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Harrisburg?
14 of the 57 figures for Harrisburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harrisburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Harrisburg.