Harrisonburg, Virginia Population 2022
Harrisonburg is a city located in Rockingham County Virginia. Harrisonburg has a 2020 population of 51,600. It is also the county seat of Rockingham County. Harrisonburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually but its population has increased by 5.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,993 in 2010.
The average household income in Harrisonburg is $65,667 with a poverty rate of 25.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $911 per month, and the median house value is $220,100. The median age in Harrisonburg is 25.4 years, 26.2 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
Harrisonburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrisonburgwas:
- White: 77.22%
- Two or more races: 8.37%
- Black or African American: 7.79%
- Asian: 3.46%
- Other race: 3.07%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 125,401 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 126,796 | 1,395 | 1.10% |
| 2012 | 128,449 | 1,653 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 128,956 | 507 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 130,420 | 1,464 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 131,120 | 700 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 132,909 | 1,789 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 134,041 | 1,132 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 134,749 | 708 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 134,964 | 215 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 135,179 | 215 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 135,394 | 215 | 0.16% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,356 | 77.22% |
| Black or African American | 4,172 | 7.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 1,854 | 3.46% |
| Some Other Race | 1,642 | 3.07% |
| Two or More Races | 4,482 | 8.37% |
Harrisonburg Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,751 | 2.76 | 40.5 |
| Married | 6,205 | 3.17 | 61.8 |
| Male | 1,074 | 3.45 | 36 |
| Female | 2,077 | 3.34 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 7,395 | 2.16 | 24.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,460 | 8.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,104 | 7.68% |
| High School Graduate | 7,095 | 25.91% |
| Some College | 4,341 | 15.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,733 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,487 | 20.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,164 | 15.21% |
Harrisonburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 12 |
| White | 18,059 | 16,487 | 7,868 |
| Black | 2,308 | 1,913 | 741 |
| Other Race | 754 | 446 | 173 |
| Asian | 866 | 682 | 190 |
| 2+ Races | 2,092 | 1,151 | 267 |
| Hispanic | 5,651 | 3,283 | 583 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.55%.
$32,137
Average Earnings
$36,858
Average Male
$28,254
Average Female
Harrisonburg Language by Age
Harrisonburg Language
74.48% of Harrisonburg residents speak only English, while 25.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.70% of the population.
Harrisonburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,725 | 1,116 | 29.96% |
| Asian | 1,326 | 376 | 28.36% |
| White | 29,586 | 8,161 | 27.58% |
| Other | 235 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 10,227 | 1,927 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 4,039 | 761 | 18.84% |
25.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.27%
Male Poverty Rate
27.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harrisonburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Black, with 29.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Multiple, with 18.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.91%.
Harrisonburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Harrisonburg Married by Age and Sex
Harrisonburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Harrisonburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,033 | 2.92% |
| Black | 99 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 1.33% |
Harrisonburg Veterans by Education
17.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
48.01%
Born in Harrisonburg
83.65%
Native Born
16.35%
Foreign Born
11.16%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.65% of Harrisonburg residents were born in the United States, with 48.01% having been born in Virginia. 11.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,831 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 2,792 | -39 | -0.14% |
| 1900 | 3,521 | 729 | 2.35% |
| 1910 | 4,879 | 1,358 | 3.32% |
| 1920 | 5,875 | 996 | 1.88% |
| 1930 | 7,232 | 1,357 | 2.10% |
| 1940 | 8,768 | 1,536 | 1.94% |
| 1950 | 10,810 | 2,042 | 2.12% |
| 1960 | 11,916 | 1,106 | 0.98% |
| 1970 | 14,605 | 2,689 | 2.06% |
| 1980 | 19,671 | 5,066 | 3.02% |
| 1990 | 30,707 | 11,036 | 4.55% |
| 2000 | 40,468 | 9,761 | 2.80% |
| 2010 | 48,993 | 8,525 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 49,935 | 942 | 1.92% |
| 2012 | 51,312 | 1,377 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 51,537 | 225 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 52,542 | 1,005 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 52,675 | 133 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 53,542 | 867 | 1.65% |
| 2017 | 53,644 | 102 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 53,488 | -156 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 53,016 | -472 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 52,544 | -472 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 52,072 | -472 | -0.90% |
| 2022 | 51,600 | -472 | -0.91% |