Harrisburg, AR Demographics

A map of Harrisburg's Population by Race

Harrisburg, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,216, a less than 1% change from the 2,212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harrisburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harrisburg has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harrisburg, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrisburg is ranked the 142nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Harrisburg was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrisburg's White Population

2,069 residents of Harrisburg, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrisburg is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Harrisburg ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 91.1% to 93.4%.

Harrisburg is more White than neighboring Cherry Valley (83.1% White), Waldenburg (54% White), and Trumann (81.9% White). Harrisburg is less White than neighboring Weiner (95% White), and Payneway (97% White).

Harrisburg's Black Population

40 residents of Harrisburg, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrisburg is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Harrisburg ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Harrisburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Harrisburg is more Black than neighboring Cherry Valley (1.5% Black), Weiner (0.3% Black), and Payneway (0% Black). Harrisburg is less Black than neighboring Waldenburg (4.8% Black), and Trumann (8.2% Black).

Harrisburg's Asian Population

28 residents of Harrisburg, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Harrisburg ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 460.0%. Asian residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.3%.

Harrisburg is more Asian than neighboring Cherry Valley (0.9% Asian), Weiner (0.6% Asian), Waldenburg (0% Asian), and Trumann (0% Asian). Harrisburg is less Asian than neighboring Payneway (3% Asian).

Harrisburg's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Harrisburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrisburg is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Harrisburg ranks 519th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.3%.

Harrisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Cherry Valley (1.7% Hispanic), Weiner (0% Hispanic), Payneway (0% Hispanic), and Waldenburg (0% Hispanic). Harrisburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Trumann (2.6% Hispanic).

Harrisburg's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Harrisburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrisburg ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Harrisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cherry Valley (0% Native American/Other), Weiner (0% Native American/Other), and Payneway (0% Native American/Other). Harrisburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waldenburg (9.5% Native American/Other).

Harrisburg's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Harrisburg, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrisburg is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Harrisburg ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.1%.

Harrisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Payneway (0% Multiracial). Harrisburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Valley (12.9% Multiracial), Weiner (4.1% Multiracial), Waldenburg (31.7% Multiracial), and Trumann (7.2% 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.