Harrisburg is a medium-sized town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 20,335 people and four associated neighborhoods, Harrisburg is the 54th largest community in North Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Harrisburg was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Harrisburg economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Harrisburg, where the median household income is $148,254.00.

Harrisburg home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Harrisburg real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Harrisburg has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Harrisburg telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 26.34% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Harrisburg is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Harrisburg really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Harrisburg perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Harrisburg. 56.48% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Harrisburg in 2022 was $54,237, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $216,948 for a family of four.

Harrisburg is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Harrisburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Harrisburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Harrisburg include German, English, Italian, Irish, and Scots-Irish.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Harrisburg's cultural character, accounting for 16.45% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Harrisburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.