Harrisburg, South Dakota facts for kids
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Harrisburg, South Dakota
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City of Harrisburg
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| Motto(s):
Great Things Are Happening
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Started | August 1, 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.769 sq mi (12.352 km2) |
| • Land | 4.769 sq mi (12.352 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,732 |
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9,435 |
| • Density | 1,434.17/sq mi (553.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
57032
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267411 |
Harrisburg is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. It is a suburb of Sioux Falls. In 2020, about 6,732 people lived there.
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History of Harrisburg
Before trains came to Lincoln County, mail was delivered by a stagecoach. This stagecoach went to the home of Johnson Harris. He named the local post office Harrisburg, after himself.
The city's history truly began on August 1, 1879. This was when the first train arrived in the area. The train traveled from Sioux City, Iowa, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post office moved to a different spot, about a mile south of where Harrisburg is now. It was called Salina for a while. This name honored Mrs. Jim Stillwell, an early settler and a respected teacher.
Finally, in 1890, the train station (depot) moved to its current location. The post office went back to its first name, Harrisburg. That's how the town of Harrisburg was officially born!
One of the first businesses in Harrisburg was the State Bank. It operated from about 1901 to 1945. The bank building is still standing in its original spot at 101 Railroad Ave. It was built in 1899 and was fixed up in 2006. Today, a construction company owns it. There's a popular story that a famous old-time bandit, John Dillinger, once tried to rob the bank. People say he even fired a shot into the counter as he left. That bullet hole is supposedly still there today!
Geography of Harrisburg
Harrisburg is a city that covers about 4.77 square miles (12.35 square kilometers) of land. It has no water areas. The city is located about 2.7 miles from the southern edge of Sioux Falls.
Population and People
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| 1910 | 164 | — | |
| 1920 | 193 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 205 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 241 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 274 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 313 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 338 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 558 | 65.1% | |
| 1990 | 727 | 30.3% | |
| 2000 | 958 | 31.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,089 | 326.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,732 | 64.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,435 | 130.7% | |
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Harrisburg's Population in 2020
In 2020, Harrisburg had 6,732 people living there. There were 2,268 households, and 1,752 families. Most of the people living in Harrisburg were White (91.0%). Other groups included African American (1.1%), Native American (0.6%), and Asian (0.3%). About 3.8% of residents were of mixed racial backgrounds. Also, 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third (33.2%) of the people were under 18 years old. Only a small number (3.7%) were 65 years or older.
Harrisburg's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Harrisburg had 4,089 people. There were 1,423 households. Many households (53.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.0%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Harrisburg in 2010 was 27.1 years. About 34% of residents were under 18. A large group (42.6%) were between 25 and 44 years old. The city had slightly more females (51.0%) than males (49.0%).
Education in Harrisburg
The Harrisburg School District is home to many students. It has one high school, two middle schools, and seven elementary schools. Some of these schools are actually located in Sioux Falls. This is because the school district's borders don't perfectly match the city's borders. About 4,800 students attend schools in the district.
High Schools
- Harrisburg High School: The school's Vex Robotics team won the World Championship in 2023!
- Harrisburg Freshman Academy
Middle Schools
- North Middle School (located in Sioux Falls)
- South Middle School
- East Middle School (located in Sioux Falls)
Elementary Schools
- Adventure Elementary
- Endeavor Elementary (located in Sioux Falls)
- Explorer Elementary (located in Sioux Falls)
- Freedom Elementary
- Horizon Elementary (located in Sioux Falls)
- Journey Elementary (located in Sioux Falls)
- Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary and Freedom Elementary are both located within Harrisburg. The high school campus has a new sports complex and stadium. There are also soccer fields and tennis courts. Harrisburg High School competes in sports against other schools in South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Harrisburg (Dakota del Sur) para niños
