Harrisburg, AR is a small town with a population of 6,532 people. Located in Poinsett County, the city has an area of approximately 156 square miles with a population density of 41 people per square mile – considerably lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. Local businesses include Cotton Boll Grill, Harrisburg Family Pharmacy, and Harrisburg Tire & Auto. Year-round outdoor activities available in the area include hiking at St. Francis National Forest, biking at Crowley's Ridge State Park, and fishing on the Black River. There are also several local organizations to join such as the Poinsett County Historical Society or the North East Arkansas Quilters Guild. Other sporting events such as baseball games hosted by Harrisburg High School or dirt track racing at Riverside International Speedway are popular with locals and visitors alike.
The population in Harrisburg (zip 72432) is 6,532. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harrisburg (zip 72432) is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harrisburg (zip 72432) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harrisburg (zip 72432)
- 52.5% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 12.8% have children, but are single
Race in Harrisburg (zip 72432)
- 94.1% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander