Harrisburg is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 16073 residents.. The poverty rate of Harrisburg is 2.9%, which is 79% lower than national average. The typical household in Harrisburg earns $112757 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 16% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Harrisburg, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Harrisburg remained 3.6%, which is 23% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Harrisburg, only 50% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Harrisburg is 111, which is 11% higher than national average. Median home value in Harrisburg is $304300 , which is 32% higher than national average. While median income in Harrisburg remained $112757, which is 67% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.