Harrisburg, PA Demographics
A map of Harrisburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 21,263 | 42.4% |
Hispanic | 12,904 | 25.8% |
White | 11,405 | 22.8% |
Multiracial | 2,230 | 4.5% |
Asian | 1,768 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 529 | 1.1% |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 50,099 in 2020. It was 22.8% White, 42.4% Black, 3.5% Asian, 25.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is the 10th 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
11,405 residents of Harrisburg identify as White, or 22.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrisburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #1878 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is less White than neighboring Wormleysburg (68.5% White), Lemoyne (79.4% White), West Fairview (83.3% White), Penbrook (37.6% White), and New Cumberland (85% White).
Harrisburg's Black Population
21,263 residents of Harrisburg identify as Black, or 42.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrisburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is more Black than neighboring Wormleysburg (8.3% Black), Lemoyne (4.2% Black), West Fairview (4.2% Black), Penbrook (33.2% Black), and New Cumberland (3.3% Black).
Harrisburg's Asian Population
1,768 residents of Harrisburg identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is more Asian than neighboring Lemoyne (2.5% Asian), West Fairview (0.4% Asian), and New Cumberland (1.2% Asian). Harrisburg is less Asian than neighboring Wormleysburg (9% Asian), and Penbrook (4.4% Asian).
Harrisburg's Hispanic Population
12,904 residents of Harrisburg identify as Hispanic, or 25.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrisburg larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Wormleysburg (7.9% Hispanic), Lemoyne (7.6% Hispanic), West Fairview (7.2% Hispanic), Penbrook (15.3% Hispanic), and New Cumberland (6.1% Hispanic).
Harrisburg's Native American/Other Population
529 residents of Harrisburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lemoyne (0.8% Native American/Other), West Fairview (0.7% Native American/Other), and New Cumberland (0.5% Native American/Other). Harrisburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wormleysburg (1.3% Native American/Other), and Penbrook (1.7% Native American/Other).
Harrisburg's Multiracial Population
2,230 residents of Harrisburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrisburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is ranked #422 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrisburg is more Multiracial than neighboring West Fairview (4.1% Multiracial), and New Cumberland (3.9% Multiracial). Harrisburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Wormleysburg (5% Multiracial), Lemoyne (5.5% Multiracial), and Penbrook (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.