Harrisburg–Carlisle, Pennsylvania MSA Susquehanna Valley | |
|---|---|
   | |
 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| Principal cities | Harrisburg Carlisle |
| Area | |
| 1,656 sq mi (4,290 km2) | |
| Population (2010 est.) | |
| • Urban | 444,474 (87th)[1] |
| • MSA | 549,475 (98th)[2] |
| • CSA | 1,271,801 (46th)[2] |
| GDP | |
| • MSA | $47.815 billion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
TheHarrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, officially theHarrisburg–Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and also referred to as theSusquehanna Valley, is defined by theOffice of Management and Budget as an area consisting of three counties inSouth Central Pennsylvania, anchored by the cities ofHarrisburg andCarlisle.
As of the2020 census,[4] themetropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 591,712, making it the fourth-most-populousmetropolitan area in Pennsylvania, after theDelaware Valley,Greater Pittsburgh, and theLehigh Valley.
Since 2012, it has been defined as part of theHarrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area, which also includesYork,Lebanon, andAdams counties.[5]
The Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Area consists of three counties, located entirely within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The following three counties are designated as being part of the greater Harrisburg–Carlisle area:[5]
Officially, Lebanon County is not part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, and has not been since 2003. It is rather part of combined statistical area, but it is culturally considered to be part of Greater Harrisburg, with Harrisburg suburbs extending into the county.
Additionally, three more counties are included as part of the Harrisburg–York–Lebanon, PA combined statistical area.[5] Collectively, they have a population of 1,271,801 people, making it the 46th-most-populouscombined statistical area (CSA) in the United States, and the 3rd-most-populous CSA in the state of Pennsylvania.[2]
Harrisburg–Carlisle is located in theSusquehanna River'svalley, which makes the terrain rolling, with occasional flat land and tall hills. The metropolitan area is underlain with limestone, which makes the land ideal for farming. Much of the region is within thepiedmont region of theUnited States.
The Harrisburg metropolitan area has ahumid continental climate, experiencing four mild seasons:summer,autumn,winter, andspring. The average high temperature is 62 °F, while the average low is 44 °F. Harrisburg receives about 41 inches of rainfall annually.[13]
Places with more than 40,000 inhabitants
Places with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
|
| Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants
|
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 474,242 | — | |
| 2000 | 509,074 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 549,475 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 591,712 | 7.7% | |
| US Decennial Census | |||
As of the2000 census,[14] there were 509,074 people, 202,380 households, and 134,557 families residing within the MSA. Theracial makeup of the MSA was 86.20% White, 9.39% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.67% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $43,374, and the median income for a family was $51,792. Males had a median income of $36,368 versus $26,793 for females. Theper capita income for the MSA was $21,432.
In 2009, the urban population of the MSA increased to 383,008 from 362,782 in 2000, a change of 20,226 people.[15]
| County | 2022 estimate | 2020 Census | Change | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 268,579 | 259,469 | +3.51% | 550 sq mi (1,400 km2) | 488/sq mi (189/km2) |
| Dauphin County | 288,800 | 286,401 | +0.84% | 558 sq mi (1,450 km2) | 518/sq mi (200/km2) |
| Perry County | 46,114 | 45,842 | +0.59% | 556 sq mi (1,440 km2) | 83/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Total | 603,493 | 591,712 | +1.99% | 1,664 sq mi (4,310 km2) | 518/sq mi (200/km2) |
The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is served by a number ofinterstates,US routes, andstate highways that help facilitate the movement of people and goods throughout the region. Major routes in the region include:[16]
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the primary airport for the Harrisburg–Carlisle area. Located inMiddletown, the airport serviced 1.137 million passengers in 2017. It is Pennsylvania's 3rd-busiest airport.[17][18] It is owned and operated by theSusquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, which also operates several other airports throughoutSouth Central Pennsylvania.[19]
Some residents useBaltimore/Washington,Ronald Reagan Washington, andPhiladelphia airports for a wider selection of destinations and airlines.
Harrisburg–Carlisle is served byAmtrak'sKeystone Service andPennsylvanian. Amtrak'sKeystone Service, which terminates atHarrisburg Transportation Center, allows for rail trips to points east, includingPhiladelphia andNew York City. ThePennsylvanian connects Harrisburg–Carlisle with Pittsburgh and New York City (by way of Philadelphia).[20][21]
Currently, the Harrisburg–Carlisle region is not served by anycommuter rail; however, there were plans to bring it to the metropolitan and combined statistical areas. Plans included a commuter rail line, called theCapital Red Rose Corridor, running fromLancaster to Harrisburg, with a possible extension to Carlisle.[22]
The region is interconnected bybus services, which offer service for local and regional trips, as well as forintercity trips. The primary bus service provider for the region isCapital Area Transit (CAT). CAT provides local and commuter bus service in eastern Cumberland and southern Dauphin counties. Its services are used by about 8,000 daily riders.[23] Intercity bus service is primarily provided byGreyhound Lines andFullington Trailways.[24][25]
The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is home to several universities. The following is a list of non-profit colleges and universities within Harrisburg–Carlisle:
The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is located entirely within the Harrisburg–York–Lebanon media market. It is the 42nd largest in the United States, with 772,810 households as of 2021[update].[26][27]
The Harrisburg TV market is served by:
The Harrisburg area's radio market is ranked 78th in the nation.[28]
This is a list ofFM stations in the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area:
| Callsign | MHz | Band | "Name", format, owner | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDCV | 88.3 | FM | Indie/College Rock,Dickinson College | Carlisle |
| WXPH | 88.7 | FM | WXPN relay,University of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg |
| WSYC | 88.7 | FM | Alternative,Shippensburg University | Shippensburg |
| WITF-FM | 89.5 | FM | NPR | Harrisburg |
| WVMM | 90.7 | FM | Indie/College Rock,Messiah College | Grantham |
| WJAZ | 91.7 | FM | WRTI relay, Classical/Jazz,Temple University | Harrisburg |
| WKHL | 92.1 | FM | "K-Love" Contemporary Christian | Palmyra |
| WPPY | 92.7 | FM | "Happy 92.7" Adult Contemporary | Starview |
| WTPA-FM | 93.5 | FM | "93.5 WTPA" Classic Rock | Mechanicsburg |
| WRBT | 94.9 | FM | "Bob" Country | Harrisburg |
| WLAN | 96.9 | FM | "FM 97" CHR | Lancaster |
| WRVV | 97.3 | FM | "The River" Classic Hits and the Best of Today's Rock | Harrisburg |
| WYCR | 98.5 | FM | "98.5 The Peak" Classic Hits | York |
| WQLV | 98.9 | FM | 98.9 WQLV | Millersburg |
| WHKF | 99.3 | FM | "Kiss-FM" CHR | Harrisburg |
| WFVY | 100.1 | FM | Adult Contemporary | Lebanon |
| WROZ | 101.3 | FM | "101 The Rose" Hot AC | Lancaster |
| WARM | 103.3 | FM | "Warm 103" Hot AC | York |
| WNNK | 104.1 | FM | "Wink 104" Hot AC | Harrisburg |
| WQXA | 105.7 | FM | "105.7 The X" Active Rock | York |
| WWKL | 106.7 | FM | "Hot 106.7" CHR | Hershey |
| WGTY | 107.7 | FM | "Great Country" | York |
This is a list ofAM stations in the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area:
| Callsign | kHz | Band | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHP (AM) | 580 | AM | Conservative News/Talk | Harrisburg |
| WHYF | 720 | AM | EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network | Shiremanstown |
| WSBA (AM) | 910 | AM | News/Talk | York |
| WADV | 940 | AM | Gospel | Lebanon |
| WHYL | 960 | AM | Adult Standards | Carlisle |
| WIOO | 1000 | AM | Classic Country | Carlisle |
| WKBO | 1230 | AM | Christian Contemporary | Harrisburg |
| WQXA | 1250 | AM | Country | York |
| WLBR | 1270 | AM | Talk | Lebanon |
| WHGB | 1400 | AM | ESPN Radio (Formerly Adult R&B: The Touch) | Harrisburg |
| WTKT | 1460 | AM | sports: "The Ticket" | Harrisburg |
| WRDD | 1480 | AM | Country | Shippensburg |
| WRKY | 1490 | AM | Classic rock | Lancaster |
| WPDC | 1600 | AM | Sport | Elizabethtown |
| Penndot | 1670 | AM | NOAA Weather and Travel | Several |
The entire Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is served by two area codes:[29]
| Counties |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal cities | ||
| Cities and towns over 5,000 | ||
| Cities and towns over 1,000 | ||
| Cities and towns fewer than 1,000 | ||
| Regions | ||
City ofHarrisburg | |
|---|---|
| Topics | |
| City government | |
Municipalities and communities ofCumberland County, Pennsylvania,United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boroughs |  | |
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities ofPerry County, Pennsylvania,United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boroughs |  | |
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
