Harrisburg, SD Demographics

A map of Harrisburg's Population by Race

Harrisburg, South Dakota has an estimated population of 8,519, a large increase from the 6,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota 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 17.0% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrisburg is ranked the 14th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrisburg's White Population

7,504 residents of Harrisburg, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrisburg is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Harrisburg ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's White population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 91.0% to 88.1%.

Harrisburg is more White than neighboring Shindler (84.1% White), and Sioux Falls (78% White). Harrisburg is less White than neighboring Worthing (89.6% White), Tea (89.4% White), and Anderson (100% White).

Harrisburg's Black Population

0 residents of Harrisburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrisburg is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Harrisburg ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Harrisburg's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Harrisburg is less Black than neighboring Sioux Falls (6.6% Black), Worthing (0.5% Black), and Tea (5.4% Black).

Harrisburg's Asian Population

59 residents of Harrisburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Harrisburg ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 210.5%. Asian residents' share of Harrisburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Harrisburg is more Asian than neighboring Worthing (0.1% Asian), and Anderson (0% Asian). Harrisburg is less Asian than neighboring Shindler (0.9% Asian), Sioux Falls (2.1% Asian), and Tea (1.4% Asian).

Harrisburg's Hispanic Population

543 residents of Harrisburg, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Harrisburg ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 162.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.4%.

Harrisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Shindler (0.9% Hispanic), Worthing (3.7% Hispanic), Tea (0.7% Hispanic), and Anderson (0% Hispanic). Harrisburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Sioux Falls (6.5% Hispanic).

Harrisburg's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Harrisburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrisburg is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrisburg ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrisburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Harrisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tea (0.1% Native American/Other), and Anderson (0% Native American/Other). Harrisburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shindler (4.5% Native American/Other), Sioux Falls (2.1% Native American/Other), and Worthing (2.2% Native American/Other).

Harrisburg's Multiracial Population

370 residents of Harrisburg, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrisburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Harrisburg ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrisburg's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.3%.

Harrisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Worthing (4% Multiracial), Tea (3% Multiracial), and Anderson (0% Multiracial). Harrisburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Shindler (9.7% Multiracial), and Sioux Falls (4.8% 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.