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  Harrisburg - Demographic History
Municipalities DETAILS
Parents > United States > Pennsylvania > PA Counties > Dauphin > Harrisburg  
Websitehttp://www.harrisburgpa.gov/
Established January 01, 1791
Disbanded Still Active
Last ModifiedRP November 11, 2023 08:08pm
DescriptionIncorporated as a borough in 1791 and later as a city in 1860, Harrisburg has
been served since 1970 by the “strong mayor” form of municipal government,
with separate executive and legislative branches.

Capital of Pennsylvania since 1812.

County Seat of Dauphin County since 1785.

2000 Population: 48,950

All-America City Winner 1984-85 and 1990.
Site of Crusade by Billy Sunday in 1931 and 1932.

INFORMATION
DatePopulation
Apr 01, 2020
Population
50,099 (100%)
Apr 01, 2010
Population
49,528 (100%)
Apr 01, 2000
Population
48,950 (100%)
Apr 01, 1990
Population
52,376 (100%)
Apr 01, 1980
Population
53,264 (100%)
Apr 01, 1970
Population
68,061 (100%)
Apr 01, 1960
Population
79,697 (100%)
Apr 01, 1950
Population
89,544 (100%)
Apr 01, 1940
Population
83,893 (100%)
Apr 01, 1930
Population
80,339 (100%)
Jan 01, 1920
Population
75,917 (100%)
Apr 15, 1910
Population
64,186 (100%)
Jun 01, 1900
Population
50,167 (100%)
Jun 02, 1890
Population
39,385 (100%)
Jun 01, 1880
Population
30,762 (100%)
Jun 01, 1870
Population
23,104 (100%)
Jun 01, 1860
Population
13,405 (100%)
Jun 01, 1850
Population
7,834 (100%)
Jun 01, 1840
Population
5,980 (100%)
Jun 01, 1830
Population
4,312 (100%)
Aug 07, 1820
Population
2,990 (100%)
Aug 06, 1810
Population
2,287 (100%)
Aug 04, 1800
Population
1,472 (100%)
Aug 02, 1790
Population
875 (100%)