Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Harrisburg, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,372

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%7,739

Black

3.4%285

Two or More

2.8%236

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%103

Asian

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%397

High School Diploma

22%1,297

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%604

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%847

Associate's Degree

15.7%925

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%743

Master's Degree

2%117

Professional Degree

1.1%67

Doctorate

0.1%5

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,100

Median Renti

$760

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%2,132

Renter-Occupied

38.5%1,332

Total Units

4,046

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,415

Mean Household Incomei

$62,039

Per Capita Incomei

$27,259

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

9.5%

Labor Forcei

3,452

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%318

$10K–$15K

4.7%162

$15K–$20K

4.2%145

$20K–$25K

8%276

$25K–$30K

10.1%350

$30K–$35K

4.1%143

$35K–$40K

6.3%218

$40K–$45K

6.1%210

$45K–$50K

2%70

$50K–$60K

8.9%308

$60K–$75K

5.8%201

$75K–$100K

10.5%363

$100K–$125K

7.7%265

$125K–$150K

7%242

$150K–$200K

3.9%134

$200K+

1.7%59

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

315

Residentsi

464

Avg. Tenant Renti

$284/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing279 homes98% occupied$267/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes58% occupied$417/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,415/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

16.5%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

11.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

63.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

447(7.1% of civilian adults)