Harrisburg, NC Demographics

A map of Harrisburg's Population by Race

Harrisburg, North Carolina had a population of 18,967 in 2020. It was 55.9% White, 19.5% Black, 13.6% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harrisburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is the 53rd most populous. 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's White Population

10,606 residents of Harrisburg identify as White, or 55.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #524 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more White than neighboring Concord (52.6% White), and Kannapolis (54.6% White). Harrisburg is less White than neighboring Mint Hill (64.5% White), Midland (71.4% White), and Fairview (91.1% White).

Harrisburg's Black Population

3,701 residents of Harrisburg identify as Black, or 19.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #277 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more Black than neighboring Mint Hill (15.5% Black), Midland (12.4% Black), and Fairview (1.5% Black). Harrisburg is less Black than neighboring Concord (21.8% Black), and Kannapolis (21.9% Black).

Harrisburg's Asian Population

2,579 residents of Harrisburg identify as Asian, or 13.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrisburg slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more Asian than neighboring Concord (6.7% Asian), Mint Hill (3.9% Asian), Midland (1% Asian), Kannapolis (2.4% Asian), and Fairview (0.7% Asian).

Harrisburg's Hispanic Population

1,137 residents of Harrisburg identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #384 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (3.8% Hispanic). Harrisburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Concord (13.9% Hispanic), Mint Hill (11.1% Hispanic), Midland (9.7% Hispanic), and Kannapolis (15.9% Hispanic).

Harrisburg's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Harrisburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (0.4% Native American/Other). Harrisburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mint Hill (0.9% Native American/Other), and Midland (1.4% Native American/Other).

Harrisburg's Multiracial Population

789 residents of Harrisburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Harrisburg is ranked #259 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harrisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Mint Hill (4.1% Multiracial), Midland (4.1% Multiracial), and Fairview (2.5% Multiracial). Harrisburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Kannapolis (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.