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Harrisburg, New York
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 Harrisburg, New York
Location in New York
Harrisburg, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.91 sq mi (103.37 km2) |
| • Land | 39.88 sq mi (103.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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435 |
| • Density | 10.91/sq mi (4.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13367
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-049-32358 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979051 |
Harrisburg is a small, quiet town located in Lewis County, New York, United States. It's a rural area, meaning it has lots of open land and fewer people. In 2010, about 437 people lived there. Harrisburg is in the northwestern part of Lewis County. It is also northwest of Lowville, which is the main town of the county.
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History of Harrisburg
People started settling in the area that is now Harrisburg before the year 1812.
The town of Harrisburg was officially created in 1803. It was first called "Harrisburgh." This new town was formed from parts of three other towns: Lowville, Champion (which is in Jefferson County), and Mexico (which is in Oswego County). Later, Harrisburg gave up some of its land to help create two new towns. These were the town of Denmark in 1807 and the town of Pinckney in 1808.
Geography of Harrisburg
Harrisburg covers a total area of about 39.9 square miles (103.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Several important roads pass through Harrisburg. New York State Route 177 goes across the town from east to west. New York State Route 26 runs along the eastern side of the town. Another major road, New York State Route 12, also travels east to west through the middle of Harrisburg.
The Deer River is a natural feature in the town. It flows north from the northwestern part of Harrisburg.
Population in Harrisburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 520 | — | |
| 1830 | 712 | 36.9% | |
| 1840 | 850 | 19.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,367 | 60.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,338 | −2.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,090 | −18.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,089 | −0.1% | |
| 1890 | 816 | −25.1% | |
| 1900 | 770 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 686 | −10.9% | |
| 1920 | 619 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 589 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 537 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 480 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 423 | −11.9% | |
| 1970 | 431 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 418 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 425 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 423 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 437 | 3.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 435 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 423 people living in Harrisburg. These people lived in 139 households, and 102 of these were families. The town had about 10.6 people per square mile. There were also 201 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Harrisburg in 2000 were White (98.11%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also from two or more races. A very small percentage (0.24%) of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Harrisburg had children. About 38.8% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most households (66.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The population of Harrisburg includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 35 years old.
Communities and Locations in Harrisburg
Harrisburg has a few smaller communities within its borders. These are often called "hamlets."
- Bellwood – This hamlet is located on New York State Route 177. You can find it in the southwestern part of the town.
- Harrisburg – This is the main hamlet of Harrisburg. It is located on New York State Route 12 in the northeastern part of the town.
- Windecker – This hamlet is also on New York State Route 177. It is found in the southeastern section of Harrisburg.
