How long is the commute from Harrisburg, AR?
Workers who live in Harrisburg, AR take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
0.4% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Harrisburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Harrisburg | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±6.9 points) | 80.1% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±5.3 points) | 12.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±4.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Harrisburg, the average commute is lower than in Poinsett County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harrisburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Poinsett County (0.1%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Poinsett County, Harrisburg ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 437 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harrisburg
| Vehicles available | Harrisburg | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±5.7 points) | 11.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±8.8 points) | 36.3% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±6.8 points) | 36.5% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±4.5 points) | 15.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Harrisburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Poinsett County (11.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Harrisburg
| Harrisburg | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% (±1.4 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.3 points) | 88.7% (±2.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±7.9 points) | 80.9% (±2.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Harrisburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Poinsett County (80.9%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (86.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harrisburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | — | 17.0 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Weiner | 11 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley | 11 mi | 30.0 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Trumann | 13 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fisher | 15 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bay | 16 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Marked Tree | 17 mi | 35.1 minutes (±14.5) | Higher |
| Jonesboro | 18 mi | 18.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Ridge | 19 mi | 27.9 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cherry Valley, AR (30.0 minutes), Marked Tree, AR (35.1 minutes), Hickory Ridge, AR (27.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Poinsett County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marked Tree | 35.1 minutes (±14.5) |
| 2 | Tyronza | 31.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Lepanto | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Weiner | 21.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Trumann | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Harrisburg | 17.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Fisher | 13.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Harrisburg
How long is the average commute in Harrisburg?
Workers who live in Harrisburg, AR take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harrisburg without a car?
11.3% of households in Harrisburg have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harrisburg?
0.4% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Harrisburg worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrisburg city, Arkansas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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