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Harrisburg, Arkansas
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Location in Poinsett County and the state of Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Poinsett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,212 |
| • Density | 911.79/sq mi (351.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72432
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-30400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403804 |
Harrisburg is a city in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,212 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is the county seat of Poinsett County.
Geography
Harrisburg is located on Crowley's Ridge.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 482 | — | |
| 1900 | 462 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 942 | 103.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,315 | 39.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,111 | −15.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,193 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,498 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,481 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,931 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,943 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,192 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,288 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,212 | −3.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,016 | 91.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 32 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 112 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 1.31% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,212 people, 1,060 households, and 748 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is available from the Harrisburg School District, which leads to graduation from Harrisburg High School.
Notable person
- Ron Bass, Professional Wrestler. Born in Harrisburg.
See also
In Spanish: Harrisburg (Arkansas) para niños
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