Harrisburg, Arkansas facts for kids
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Harrisburg, Arkansas
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Location in Poinsett County and the state of Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
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| • Total | 2,212 |
| • Density | 911.79/sq mi (351.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72432
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-30400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403804 |
Harrisburg is a city located in Poinsett County, in the state of Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 2,212 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jonesboro, Arkansas area. Harrisburg is also the main town, or county seat, for Poinsett County.
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Where is Harrisburg?
Harrisburg is built on a special landform called Crowley's Ridge. This ridge is a unique, raised area of land. The city covers about 2.43 square miles (6.28 square kilometers) of land.
Who Lives in Harrisburg?
The population of Harrisburg has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 482 | — | |
| 1900 | 462 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 942 | 103.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,315 | 39.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,111 | −15.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,193 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,498 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,481 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,931 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,943 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,192 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,288 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,212 | −3.3% | |
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Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,212 people living in Harrisburg. There were 1,060 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Most people in Harrisburg are White. The table below shows the different groups of people who live here, based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,016 | 91.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 32 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 112 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 1.31% |
Learning in Harrisburg
Kids in Harrisburg go to public schools run by the Harrisburg School District. Students can attend elementary and secondary schools, and then graduate from Harrisburg High School.
Famous People
- Ron Bass was a professional wrestler. He was born in Harrisburg.
See also
In Spanish: Harrisburg (Arkansas) para niños
