Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg, North Carolina | |
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 Harrisburg Town Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "The right side of opportunity" | |
 Location of Harrisburg, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°19′04″N 80°39′06″W / 35.31778°N 80.65167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Settled | 1732–1765 |
| Incorporated | 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jennifer Teague[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Land | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,967 |
| • Density | 1,653.91/sq mi (638.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28075 |
| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| FIPS code | 37-29800[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406649[3] |
| Website | www |
Harrisburg is a town in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. It is a northeastern suburb of Charlotte. In the 2020 census, the population was 18,967.[5]
Geography
Harrisburg is located in southwestern Cabarrus County. It is bordered to the north by Concord and to the west by Charlotte in Mecklenburg County.
North Carolina Highway 49 passes through the center of Harrisburg, leading northeast 57 miles (92 km) to Asheboro and southwest 13 miles (21 km) to the center of Charlotte. Charlotte Motor Speedway is 3 miles (5 km) north of the center of town, within the Concord city limits.
The town of Harrisburg has a total area of 11.15 square miles (28.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,433 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,625 | 13.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,493 | 176.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,526 | 156.5% | |
| 2020 | 18,967 | 64.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,606 | 55.92% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,701 | 19.51% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2,579 | 13.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 883 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,137 | 5.99% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,967 people, 4,865 households, and 4,164 families residing in the town.
2017 census estimate
At the 2017 census estimate,[8] there were 15,728 people and 4,573 households in the town, with 3.16 persons per household. The population percent change between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2017, was 17.9%. 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.
In 2016, the median age of all people in Harrisburg was 37.1.[9]
In 2016, there were 4,573 households in Harrisburg, with the median property value being $245,400. The homeownership rate was 89.1%. The national average was 63.6%.[9] The median income for a household in the town was $88,865 and the per capita income was $32,310.
Government
Harrisburg has a council–manager form of government. The Town Council is elected on a non-partisan basis every two years, and members serve staggered four-year terms with no term limits. 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.[10]
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Altyn Cotell | 2021–2025 |
| Chris Faw | 2023–2027 |
| La'Trecia Glover (mayor pro tem) | 2023–2027 |
| Ian Patrick | 2019–2027 |
| Maurice Price | 2021–2025 |
| Ron Smith | 2023–2027 |
| Jennifer Teague (mayor) | 2021–2025 |
| Mike Thevenin | 2023–2026 |
While the Town Council is responsible for passing ordinances, the town's budget, and other policies, all decisions can be overridden by the North Carolina General Assembly, since North Carolina municipalities do not have home rule. While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters.[12]
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. Local schools include Harrisburg Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Middle School and Hickory Ridge High School.
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.[9]
Notable people
- Austin McDaniel (born 1994), racing driver
- Gordon Tottle (1925– 1987), professional ice hockey player[13][14]
References
- ^ "Town Council". www.harrisburgnc.org. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrisburg, North Carolina
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "QuickFacts: Harrisburg town, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "QuickFacts Harrisburg town, North Carolina;UNITED STATES". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Harrisburg, NC". Data USA. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ "Article III. Mayor And Town Council". American Legal Publishing. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Resources". HarrisburgAccountability.org. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Is North Carolina a Dillon's Rule State?". Coates' Canons NC Local Government Law. September 24, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Martin, Ed (March 12, 1987). "Gordon E. Tottle, Local, U.S. Team Hockey Player". The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina. p. 11.
- ^ Hostetler, Gerry (March 11, 1987). "Mecklenburg County Deaths: Mr. Gordon Elwood Tottle". The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte, North Carolina. p. 12.
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