Harbison Canyon, CA Demographics

A map of Harbison Canyon's Population by Race

Harbison Canyon, California has an estimated population of 4,328, an increase from the 4,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 19.5% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harbison Canyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harbison Canyon has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harbison Canyon, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 44.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harbison Canyon is ranked the 690th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harbison Canyon was ranked the 709th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harbison Canyon's White Population

3,103 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harbison Canyon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Harbison Canyon ranks 569th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has increased from 70.1% to 71.7%.

Harbison Canyon is more White than neighboring Crest (66.1% White), Granite Hills (69.1% White), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (62.1% White), Alpine (71.2% White), and Winter Gardens (64.4% White).

Harbison Canyon's Black Population

7 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harbison Canyon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Harbison Canyon ranks 798th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Harbison Canyon is less Black than neighboring Crest (4.2% Black), Granite Hills (3.6% Black), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.3% Black), Alpine (2.2% Black), and Winter Gardens (0.8% Black).

Harbison Canyon's Asian Population

25 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harbison Canyon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Harbison Canyon ranks 919th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Asian residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Harbison Canyon is less Asian than neighboring Crest (1.8% Asian), Granite Hills (0.7% Asian), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (2% Asian), Alpine (1.1% Asian), and Winter Gardens (3.8% Asian).

Harbison Canyon's Hispanic Population

845 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harbison Canyon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Harbison Canyon ranks 848th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has decreased from 20.5% to 19.5%.

Harbison Canyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Crest (21.5% Hispanic), Granite Hills (21% Hispanic), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (26.7% Hispanic), Alpine (21% Hispanic), and Winter Gardens (27.3% Hispanic).

Harbison Canyon's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harbison Canyon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Harbison Canyon ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Harbison Canyon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granite Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Alpine (0.7% Native American/Other), and Winter Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other). Harbison Canyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crest (2% Native American/Other), and Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (1.5% Native American/Other).

Harbison Canyon's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Harbison Canyon, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harbison Canyon is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Harbison Canyon ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harbison Canyon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harbison Canyon's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.0%.

Harbison Canyon is more Multiracial than neighboring Crest (4.3% Multiracial), Granite Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Lakeside CDP (San Diego County) (6.3% Multiracial), Alpine (3.9% Multiracial), and Winter Gardens (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.