Harrisburg, NC Demographics

A map of Harrisburg's Population by Race

Harrisburg, North Carolina has an estimated population of 19,633, an increase from the 18,967 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 15.9% Black, 14.7% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 8.4% Multiracial, and 0.7% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina 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 62.5% in 2020 and 67.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrisburg is ranked the 51st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrisburg's White Population

9,963 residents of Harrisburg, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrisburg is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Harrisburg ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 55.9% to 50.7%.

Harrisburg is more White than neighboring Concord (49.4% White). Harrisburg is less White than neighboring Mint Hill (64.1% White), Midland (71.7% White), Kannapolis (55.5% White), and Fairview (92.8% White).

Harrisburg's Black Population

3,125 residents of Harrisburg, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrisburg is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Harrisburg ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 19.5% to 15.9%.

Harrisburg is more Black than neighboring Mint Hill (15.5% Black), Midland (15.4% Black), and Fairview (0% Black). Harrisburg is less Black than neighboring Concord (22.3% Black), and Kannapolis (21.9% Black).

Harrisburg's Asian Population

2,894 residents of Harrisburg, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrisburg is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Harrisburg ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 13.6% to 14.7%.

Harrisburg is more Asian than neighboring Concord (7.7% Asian), Mint Hill (5.2% Asian), Midland (0.6% Asian), Kannapolis (3.2% Asian), and Fairview (0% Asian).

Harrisburg's Hispanic Population

1,868 residents of Harrisburg, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Harrisburg ranks 386th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 6.0% to 9.5%.

Harrisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Midland (7.2% Hispanic), and Fairview (3.2% Hispanic). Harrisburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Concord (15.8% Hispanic), Mint Hill (12.1% Hispanic), and Kannapolis (13.4% Hispanic).

Harrisburg's Native American/Other Population

134 residents of Harrisburg, or 0.7% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrisburg ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrisburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Harrisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mint Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Kannapolis (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other). Harrisburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Concord (0.8% Native American/Other), and Midland (2.1% Native American/Other).

Harrisburg's Multiracial Population

1,649 residents of Harrisburg, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrisburg is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Harrisburg ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.4%.

Harrisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Concord (4% Multiracial), Mint Hill (2.8% Multiracial), Midland (2.9% Multiracial), Kannapolis (5.4% Multiracial), and Fairview (3.8% 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.