Harrisburg, PA City Guide

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state rank#685
73/100
us rank#11,424

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Harrisburg City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)47,418
Population (2000)49,100
Population growth-3.4%
Household income$34,458
Income per capita$20,207
Male/Female ratio0.88:1
Males 18-39 years33.2%
Females 18-39 years32.7%
Married (15yrs and older)35.9%
Have children (under 18yrs)55.0%
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Safe city to live and raise familyI've lived in Harrisburg for several years now. I came here from a much larger city so it took a little adjusting at first, but I eventually I fell in love with this place.

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Harrisburg, PA - The Best Weekend GatawayI love Harrisburg! No, really, I love Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While choosing a weekend getaway Harrisburg came up on my list of cities close by. Considering that I have never been, I decided to give it a go. Upon arriving in Harrisburg I… Read full review

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