Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

170,401

5.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.804% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

3.64% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,267

4.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,800

3.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,079

5.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA had a population of 170k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $62,267. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA grew from 161,970 to 170,401, a 5.21% increase and its median household income grew from $59,440 to $62,267, a 4.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), White (Hispanic) (4.92%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%).

15.3% of the households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,164 degrees awarded in 2021), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (1,127 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg (90 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was $168,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA borders Carlisle Borough PUMA, PA, Cumberland County (East) PUMA, PA, Hershey PUMA, PA, and Weigelstown PUMA, PA.

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United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA is home to a population of 170k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.5% of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (17.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.6k people) in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are Spanish (11,326 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (2,886 households), and Vietnamese (1,716 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,013

Women

52%

82,168

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 171,181 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.6k ± 1.62k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.5k ± 1.03k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 883

12.8%

Hispanic Population

21.8k people

12.8% of the people in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are hispanic (21.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Bhutan
1,942 ± 1,076 people
Dominican Republic
1,466 ± 936 people
India
1,193 ± 845 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was Bhutan, the natal country of 1,942 Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 1,466 and India with 1,193.

Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.9k people

9.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16k people

As of 2021, 10.5% of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA residents (17.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was 9.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,326 households (7.11%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
2,886 households (1.81%)
Vietnamese
1,716 households (1.08%)

15.3% of the households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was Spanish. 7.11% of the households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,084 ± 387
Gulf War (2001-)
2,004 ± 400
Gulf War (1990s)
1,702 ± 351

Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA employs 81.1k people. The largest industries in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,513 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,175 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,645 people), and the highest paying industries are Sugar & confectionery products ($115,840), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($104,040), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($96,525).

Males in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,236. The income inequality in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,507

Women

50.1%

38,372

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA in 2020 was 76,879 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

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Occupations

81.1k

2021 Value

5.46%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.46%, from 76.9k employees to 81.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (3,042 people), Customer service representatives (2,183 people), and Cashiers (1,941 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.1k

2021 Value

5.46%

1 Year growth

± 5.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 5.46%, from 76.9k employees to 81.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,513 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,175 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,645 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,930

Median earning men ± $2,272

$35,643

Median earning women ± $1,901

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,083), Public Administration ($65,722), and Information ($55,156).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,234), Public Administration ($56,235), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,142).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA awarded 3,438 degrees. The student population of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,352 male students and 11,052 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are White (1,682 and 70.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (243 and 10.2%), Black or African American (222 and 9.28%), and Asian (105 and 4.39%).

The largest universities in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Harrisburg Area Community College (2,164 and 62.9%), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (1,127 and 32.8%), and Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg (90 and 2.62%).

The most popular majors in Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (407 and 11.8%), Computational & Applied Mathematics (372 and 10.8%), and Management Science (350 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $23,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,404 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,404 students enrolled in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,378 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
395 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
268 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
182 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was Registered Nursing with 395 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Harrisburg Area Community College
2,164 degrees awarded
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
1,127 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
90 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Harrisburg Area Community College with 2,164 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,400 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA, which is 0.687 times less than the 2,038 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,682 degrees mean that there were 6.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 243 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,064) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.6k), Bachelors Degree (25.1k), and Some college (24.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was $168,800 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,400 to $168,800, a 3.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA is $62,267. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$168,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,378

$40,005

Median Property Taxes

±$1,423

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,267

Median Household Income

± $1,594

70k

Number of Households

± 2,169

In 2021, the median household income of the 70k households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA grew to $62,267 from the previous year's value of $59,440.

The following chart displays the households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.426

2021 Wage GINI in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA

0.429

2020 Wage GINI in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.752% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (9.58%)
Carpooled (8.18%)

In 2021, 73.3% of workers in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.58%) and those who carpooled to work (8.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA (23.6k out of 167k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.54%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA grew by 1.53% from 6.44% to 6.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.