Harrisburg

Harrisburg is located in southwestern Cabarrus County at 35°1920N 80°3912W (35.322295, -80.653331) It is bordered to the north by Concord and to the west by Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. The City of Harrisburg has a total area of 11.15 sq miles, all land. It has a council-manager form of government. The mayor is elected separately for a four-year term and is ex officio chair of the Town Council. The largest universities by graduates near Harrisburg are, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The most common bachelor's degree concentrations are General Business Administration and Management, General Psychology and General Biological Studies. The median income for a household in the town was $88,865 and the per capita income was $32,310. The town has a population of 16,576 as of 1 July 2019, with a population percent change between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2017, of 17.9%. The racial makeup of the town is 72.2% White, 16.1% African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.4% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% from two or more races. There were 926 Veterans in 2016, the median age of all people in Harrisburg was 37.1. In 2016, there were 4,573 households, with the median property value being $245,400.

Geography

Harrisburg is located in southwestern Cabarrus County at 35°1920N 80°3912W (35.322295, -80.653331). It is bordered to the north by Concord and to the west by Charlotte in Mecklenburg County. The City of Harrisburg has a total area of 11.15 sq miles, all land. North Carolina Highway 49 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast 57 miles (92 km) to Asheboro and southwest 13 miles (21km) to Charlotte. Charlotte Motor Speedway is 3 miles (5 km) north of the center-of-town, within the Concord city limits. The city has a population of 2,816. It is located on the banks of the Little River, which flows into the Cape Fear River. The Little River is a tributary of the Yadkin River which runs through the city. The town is located near the intersection of North Carolina State Highway 49 and North Carolina state Highway 49, which runs northeast and southwest. It also runs northeast through the town of Asheboro, and southwest through Harrisburg, leading to the city of Charlotte and Asheboro. Harrisburg is a part of the Collegeville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the cities of Concord and Asheville, as well as the towns of Fayetteville and Mount Airy. It has an area of 1,715 square miles (1,822 square kilometers) and a population in excess of 1.2 million.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,967 people, 4,865 households, and 4,164 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 72.2% White, 16.1% African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.4% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino and 2.8% from two or more races. There were 926 Veterans. The median age of all people in Harrisburg was 37.1. The homeownership rate was 89.1%. The national average was 63.6%. The median income for a household in theTown was $88, 865 and the per capita income was $32,310. The population percent change between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2017, was 17.9%. There were 4,573 households in 2016, with the median property value being $245,400. In 2016, the median age in the Town of Harrisburg is 37.2 years of age. There are 3.16 persons per household. The town has a population of 15,728 people and a population percent increase of 17.7 between 2010 and 2017, with a population increase of 3.9% from 2010 to 2017. It has a median home value of $246,000 and a median household income of $88.865. The average household income is $64,000. It is the third most populous town in the state.

Government

The Town Council is elected on a non-partisan basis every two years. The mayor is elected separately for a four-year term and is ex officio chair of the Town Council. The Town Council has eight members from the community and appoints a town manager to oversee day-to-day operations. While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters. North Carolina municipalities do not have home rule, since the state is not part of the U.S. mainland. The town of Harrisburg, North Carolina, has a population of more than 100,000. It is home to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which has a history of being a top-ranked Historically Black College and University. The city is located on the banks of the N.C. Turnpike, which was built in the early 1900s. It was the site of the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the late 1800s and early 1800s. The U.N. has a presence in the town, which is located in the state's eastern part. It has been home to a number of world-renowned colleges and universities, including UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Charlotte, and UNC-Wilmington. It also has been the home of the National Museum of History and Science, which dates back to the 18th century. It's also home to several museums, including the North Carolina Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art.

Education

The percent of people over 25 with a high school diploma or higher was 95.6% and 44.0% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. The largest universities by graduates near Harrisburg are, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The most common Bachelor's degree concentrations are General Business Administration and Management, General Psychology and General Biological Studies. Local schools include Harrisburg Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Elementary School and Hickory-Ridge High School.

Notable person

Gordon Tottle (1925 1987) was a professional ice hockey player. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also a member of the New York Rangers. He died in a car accident in 1987. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, North Carolina = 83. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 90. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 30. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Harrisburg = 4.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 13,792 individuals with a median age of 38 age the population grows by 75.86% in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, North Carolina population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,653.91 residents per square mile of area (638.55/km²). There are average 2.9 people per household in the 2,704 households with an average household income of $76,817 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.70% of the available work force and has dropped -7.20% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 13.90%. The number of physicians in Harrisburg per 100,000 population = 211.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Harrisburg = 46 inches and the annual snowfall = 4.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 112. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 216. 90 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 29.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 34, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, North Carolina which are owned by the occupant = 90.04%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 9 years with median home cost = $191,370 and home appreciation of -18.81%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $8.04 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,270 per student. There are 17.8 students for each teacher in the school, 795 students for each Librarian and 388 students for each Counselor. 9.36% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 22.61% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.34% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).