Demographics & People — Harrisburg, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,790 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,500 |
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| Median Age | 31.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,770 |
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| Family Households | 2,301 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,118 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 66 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 340 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,348 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,587 |
| Other groups | 890 |
| Norwegian | 688 |
| English | 677 |
| Irish | 667 |
| Dutch | 667 |
| European | 352 |
| American | 287 |
| Scandinavian | 276 |
Language
| English Only | 6,877 |
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| Spanish | 115 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,122 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 421 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,778 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harrisburg, South Dakota.
