Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area

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Harrisburg–Carlisle, Pennsylvania MSA
Susquehanna Valley
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Clockwise from top left: Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Hershey
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The Harrisburg–Carlisle MSA in Pennsylvania is highlighted in red.
Coordinates: 40°16′N76°52′W / 40.27°N 76.87°W / 40.27; -76.87
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Pennsylvania
Principal cities Harrisburg
Carlisle
Area
   Metropolitan 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
[3]
  MSA$47.815 billion (2022)
Time zone UTC-5 (ET)
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area, officially the Harrisburg–Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, and also referred to as the Susquehanna Valley , is defined by the Office of Management and Budget as an area consisting of three counties in South Central Pennsylvania, anchored by the cities of Harrisburg and Carlisle.

Contents

As of the 2020 census, [4] the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 591,712, making it the fourth-most-populous metropolitan area in Pennsylvania, after the Delaware Valley, Greater Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley.

Since 2012, it has been defined as part of the Harrisburg–York–Lebanon combined statistical area, which also includes York, Lebanon, and Adams counties. [5]

Components

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 nt 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.

Combined statistical area

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-populous combined statistical area (CSA) in the United States, and the 3rd-most-populous CSA in the state of Pennsylvania. [2]

Statistical history

Geography and climate

Geography

Harrisburg–Carlisle is located in the Susquehanna River's valley, 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 the piedmont region of the United States.

Climate

The Harrisburg metropolitan area has a humid continental climate, experiencing four mild seasons: summer, autumn, winter, and spring. The average high temperature is 62 °F, while the average low is 44 °F. Harrisburg receives about 41 inches of rainfall annually. [13]

Communities

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990 474,242
2000 509,0747.3%
2010 549,4757.9%
2020 591,7127.7%
US Decennial Census

As of the 2000 census, [14] there were 509,074 people, 202,380 households, and 134,557 families residing within the MSA. The racial 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. The per 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 estimate2020 CensusChangeAreaDensity
Cumberland County 268,579259,469+3.51%550 sq mi (1,400 km2)
Dauphin County 288,800286,401+0.84%558 sq mi (1,450 km2)
Perry County 46,11445,842+0.59%556 sq mi (1,440 km2)
Total603,493591,712+1.99%1,664 sq mi (4,310 km2)

Transportation

Roads and highways

The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is served by a number of interstates, US routes, and state highways that help facilitate the movement of people and goods throughout the region. Major routes in the region include: [16]

Air

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the primary airport for the Harrisburg–Carlisle area. Located in Middletown, the airport serviced 1.137 million passengers in 2017. It is Pennsylvania's 3rd-busiest airport. [17] [18] It is owned and operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, which also operates several other airports throughout South Central Pennsylvania. [19]

Some residents use Baltimore/Washington, Ronald Reagan Washington, and Philadelphia airports for a wider selection of destinations and airlines.

Rail

Harrisburg–Carlisle is served by Amtrak's Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian. Amtrak's Keystone Service, which terminates at Harrisburg Transportation Center, allows for rail trips to points east, including Philadelphia and New York City. The Pennsylvanian connects Harrisburg–Carlisle with Pittsburgh and New York City (by way of Philadelphia). [20] [21]

Currently, the Harrisburg–Carlisle region is not served by any commuter rail; however, there were plans to bring it to the metropolitan and combined statistical areas. Plans included a commuter rail line, called the Capital Red Rose Corridor, running from Lancaster to Harrisburg, with a possible extension to Carlisle. [22]

Bus

The region is interconnected by bus services, which offer service for local and regional trips, as well as for intercity trips. The primary bus service provider for the region is Capital 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 by Greyhound Lines and Fullington Trailways. [24] [25]

Colleges and universities

The Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is home to several universities. The following is a list of non-profit colleges and universities within Harrisburg–Carlisle:

Cumberland County

Dauphin County

Media

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. [26] [27]

Newspapers

Television

The Harrisburg TV market is served by:

Radio

The Harrisburg area's radio market is ranked 78th in the nation. [28]

This is a list of FM stations in the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area:

Callsign MHzBand"Name", format, owner City of license
WDCV 88.3FMIndie/College Rock, Dickinson College Carlisle
WXPH 88.7FM WXPN relay, University of Pennsylvania Harrisburg
WSYC 88.7FMAlternative, Shippensburg University Shippensburg
WITF-FM 89.5FM NPR Harrisburg
WVMM 90.7FMIndie/College Rock, Messiah College Grantham
WJAZ 91.7FM WRTI relay, Classical/Jazz, Temple University Harrisburg
WKHL 92.1FM"K-Love" Contemporary ChristianPalmyra
WPPY 92.7FM"Happy 92.7" Adult ContemporaryStarview
WTPA-FM 93.5FM"93.5 WTPA" Classic RockMechanicsburg
WRBT 94.9FM"Bob" CountryHarrisburg
WLAN 96.9FM"FM 97" CHRLancaster
WRVV 97.3FM"The River" Classic Hits and the Best of Today's RockHarrisburg
WYCR 98.5FM"98.5 The Peak" Classic HitsYork
WQLV 98.9FM98.9 WQLVMillersburg
WHKF 99.3FM"Kiss-FM" CHRHarrisburg
WFVY 100.1FMAdult ContemporaryLebanon
WROZ 101.3FM"101 The Rose" Hot ACLancaster
WARM 103.3FM"Warm 103" Hot ACYork
WNNK 104.1FM"Wink 104" Hot ACHarrisburg
WQXA 105.7FM"105.7 The X" Active RockYork
WWKL 106.7FM"Hot 106.7" CHRHershey
WGTY 107.7FM"Great Country"York

This is a list of AM stations in the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area:

CallsignkHzBandFormatCity of license
WHP (AM) 580AMConservative News/TalkHarrisburg
WHYF 720AM EWTN Global Catholic Radio NetworkShiremanstown
WSBA (AM) 910AMNews/TalkYork
WADV 940AMGospelLebanon
WHYL 960AMAdult StandardsCarlisle
WIOO 1000AMClassic CountryCarlisle
WKBO 1230AMChristian ContemporaryHarrisburg
WQXA 1250AMCountryYork
WLBR 1270AMTalkLebanon
WHGB 1400AMESPN Radio (Formerly Adult R&B: The Touch)Harrisburg
WTKT 1460AMsports: "The Ticket"Harrisburg
WRDD 1480AMCountryShippensburg
WRKY 1490AMClassic rockLancaster
WPDC 1600AMSportElizabethtown
Penndot 1670AMNOAA Weather and TravelSeveral

Area codes

The entire Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area is served by two area codes: [29]

See also

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