Harrodsburg, KY Demographics

A map of Harrodsburg's Population by Race

Harrodsburg, Kentucky has an estimated population of 9,313, a slight increase from the 9,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 7.6% Black, 6.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harrodsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harrodsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harrodsburg, that probability was 30.5% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrodsburg is ranked the 49th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Harrodsburg was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrodsburg's White Population

7,582 residents of Harrodsburg, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Harrodsburg ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has decreased from 82.8% to 81.4%.

Harrodsburg is more White than neighboring Danville (78.3% White), and High Bridge (23.9% White). Harrodsburg is less White than neighboring Burgin (92.8% White), Perryville (88.2% White), and Salvisa (97.5% White).

Harrodsburg's Black Population

705 residents of Harrodsburg, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Harrodsburg ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.6%.

Harrodsburg is more Black than neighboring Burgin (0.8% Black), High Bridge (0% Black), Perryville (1.4% Black), and Salvisa (0% Black). Harrodsburg is less Black than neighboring Danville (10.2% Black).

Harrodsburg's Asian Population

10 residents of Harrodsburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Harrodsburg ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Asian residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Harrodsburg is more Asian than neighboring Burgin (0% Asian), High Bridge (0% Asian), and Salvisa (0% Asian). Harrodsburg is less Asian than neighboring Danville (0.4% Asian), and Perryville (2.9% Asian).

Harrodsburg's Hispanic Population

607 residents of Harrodsburg, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Harrodsburg ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.5%.

Harrodsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Burgin (0.6% Hispanic), Danville (6.2% Hispanic), Perryville (2.1% Hispanic), and Salvisa (0% Hispanic). Harrodsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring High Bridge (76.1% Hispanic).

Harrodsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Harrodsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrodsburg ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Harrodsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burgin (0.2% Native American/Other), Danville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Perryville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Harrodsburg's Multiracial Population

409 residents of Harrodsburg, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrodsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Harrodsburg ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrodsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrodsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Harrodsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Danville (4% Multiracial), High Bridge (0% Multiracial), and Salvisa (2.5% Multiracial). Harrodsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Burgin (5.5% Multiracial), and Perryville (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.