Harrisonville, MO Demographics

A map of Harrisonville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,215	8,878	92.4%	87.7%
Hispanic	272	373	2.7%	3.7%
Multiracial	246	550	2.5%	5.4%
Native American/Other	168	103	1.7%	1.0%
Black	44	152	0.4%	1.5%
Asian	25	65	0.3%	0.6%

Harrisonville, Missouri has an estimated population of 9,970, a slight decrease from the 10,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harrisonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harrisonville has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harrisonville, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrisonville is ranked the 88th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Harrisonville was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrisonville's White Population

9,215 residents of Harrisonville, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrisonville is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Harrisonville ranks 665th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Harrisonville's population has increased from 87.7% to 92.4%.

Harrisonville is more White than neighboring East Lynne (90.3% White), Peculiar (79.5% White), and Lake Annette (78.8% White). Harrisonville is less White than neighboring Freeman (96.4% White), and Lake Winnebago (95.2% White).

Harrisonville's Black Population

44 residents of Harrisonville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrisonville is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Harrisonville ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.1%. Black residents' share of Harrisonville's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.

Harrisonville is more Black than neighboring East Lynne (0% Black), and Lake Winnebago (0% Black). Harrisonville is less Black than neighboring Peculiar (4.5% Black), and Lake Annette (2% Black).

Harrisonville's Asian Population

25 residents of Harrisonville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrisonville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Harrisonville ranks 297th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Asian residents' share of Harrisonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Harrisonville is more Asian than neighboring East Lynne (0% Asian), Peculiar (0% Asian), Freeman (0% Asian), and Lake Winnebago (0% Asian). Harrisonville is less Asian than neighboring Lake Annette (11.1% Asian).

Harrisonville's Hispanic Population

272 residents of Harrisonville, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrisonville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Harrisonville ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrisonville's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.7%.

Harrisonville is more Hispanic than neighboring East Lynne (0% Hispanic), Lake Annette (0% Hispanic), and Freeman (0.9% Hispanic). Harrisonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Peculiar (8% Hispanic).

Harrisonville's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Harrisonville, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrisonville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrisonville ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrisonville's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Harrisonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peculiar (1% Native American/Other), Lake Annette (1% Native American/Other), Freeman (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lake Winnebago (0% Native American/Other). Harrisonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Lynne (2.6% Native American/Other).

Harrisonville's Multiracial Population

246 residents of Harrisonville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrisonville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harrisonville ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrisonville's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.5%.

Harrisonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Freeman (1.6% Multiracial), and Lake Winnebago (2.1% Multiracial). Harrisonville is less Multiracial than neighboring East Lynne (7.1% Multiracial), Peculiar (6.9% Multiracial), and Lake Annette (7.1% 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.