equestId":"7c1b9a74-96b7-466a-a3c2-66fcdc9b8791","resource":"content","data":[{"id":"txt_64259dd016c64f929c5c2e957aa93cda","text":".\nHarrisburg, IL is a small town located in Saline County with an estimated population of 8,375 as of 2018. It is located at the intersection of two major highways and has become a hub for travelers and tourists alike. For local businesses, Harrisburg has many restaurants such as Spanky's Pizza, Los Tres Amigo's Mexican Restaurant, and the newly renovated Hometown Café. In addition to these eateries there are also several stores such as Harbor Freight Tools, Walmart Supercenter, and Big Lots. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails along the Little Wabash River at Fort Massac State Park or canoeing on Lake Glendale for fishing enthusiasts looking to take a break from town life. Other organizations in Harrisburg include the Saline County Fairgrounds which provide events throughout the year like carnivals and auctions or concerts in their large arena building. Local sporting events take place at the Saline County Sports Complex consisting of multiple baseball fields where kids can participate in youth leagues or watch games put on by high school teams from all around the area.
The population in Harrisburg is 8,375. There are 1,274 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harrisburg is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harrisburg is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harrisburg
- 39.7% are married
- 16.6% are divorced
- 22.4% are married with children
- 23.7% have children, but are single
Race in Harrisburg
- 88.4% are White
- 4.3% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander