Poverty Rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13,958 of 49,284 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 28.3%.
- How many people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13,958 of 49,284 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 139.83% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an estimated 28.3% of 49,284 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 124.6% higher than the US average. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an estimated 28.3% of 49,284 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
41.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
41.3% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
36.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
36.5% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
43.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
43.3% of 10 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
41.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
41.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
23.1% of 30 thousand people
18 to 34 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
24.8% of 13 thousand people
35 to 64 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
21.8% of 17 thousand people
60 years and over
23.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
23.8% of 8 thousand people
65 years and over
23.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
23.7% of 5 thousand people
White
17.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
17.2% of 17 thousand people
Black or African American
34.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
34.1% of 23 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
29.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
29.1% of 199 people
Asian
10.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
10.6% of 1 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
0% of 89 people
Some other race
48.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
48.7% of 4 thousand people
Two or more races
27.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
27.1% of 4 thousand people
Hispanic
34.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
34.6% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
16.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
16.2% of 12 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
22.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
22.1% of 31 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
40.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
40.5% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
26.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
26.2% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
18.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
18.5% of 9 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
8.6% of 7 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
16.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
16.7% of 25 thousand people
Employed
13.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
13.3% of 23 thousand people
Male
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
10.1% of 11 thousand people
Female
16.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
16.6% of 11 thousand people
Unemployed
50.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
50.3% of 2 thousand people
Male
42.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
42.4% of 1 thousand people
Female
57.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
57.7% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
23.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
23.4% of 36 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
6.7% of 16 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
30.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
30.6% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
41.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
41.8% of 11 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
28.7% of 15 thousand people
Male
24.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
24.6% of 8 thousand people
Female
34% Poverty Rate for single women in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
34% of 6 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
39.8% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
16.8% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
43.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
43.3% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
32.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
32.4% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
27.5% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
27.9% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
36.3% of 971 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
8.1% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
38.4% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
55.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
55.4% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022
27.9%
Poverty Rate by City around Dauphin County
- Berrysburg, Pennsylvania 6.8% of 293 people.
- Bressler, Pennsylvania 2.3% of 2,220 people.
- Campbelltown, Pennsylvania 5.6% of 5,647 people.
- Colonial Park, Pennsylvania 12% of 16,636 people.
- Dauphin, Pennsylvania 10.6% of 1,123 people.