State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,003.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.90%
Growth Since 2010
6.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
135,394
World Population Review
Harrisonburg, Virginia Population 2021
52,072
Harrisonburg is a city located in Rockingham County Virginia. It is also the county seat of Rockingham County. With a 2020 population of 52,072, it is the 13th largest city in Virginia and the 760th largest city in the United States . Harrisonburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.90% annually but its population has increased by 6.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,914 in 2010. Harrisonburg reached it's highest population of 53,644 in 2017. Spanning over 17 miles, Harrisonburg has a population density of 3,003 people per square mile.
The average household income in Harrisonburg is $65,667 with a poverty rate of 28.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $883 per month, and the median house value is $203,600. 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 Harrisonburg was:
- White: 80.41%
- Black or African American: 7.41%
- Two or more races: 6.67%
- Asian: 3.89%
- Other race: 1.48%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Harrisonburg, Virginia is 52,072 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 53,488.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 48,914.
Harrisonburg, Virginia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 135,394 | 215 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 135,179 | 215 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 134,964 | 215 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 134,749 | 708 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 134,041 | 1,132 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 132,909 | 1,789 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 131,120 | 700 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 130,420 | 1,464 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 128,956 | 507 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 128,449 | 1,653 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 126,796 | 1,395 | 1.10% |
| 2010 | 125,401 | 0.00% |
Harrisonburg Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,838 | 80.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,946 | 7.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3,554 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 2,073 | 3.89% |
| Some Other Race | 786 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.14% |
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Harrisonburg Population by Race
Harrisonburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Harrisonburg Population by Age
Harrisonburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,723 | 2.75 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 7,716 | 2.11 | 24.5 |
| Married | 5,809 | 3.3 | 62.6 |
| Female | 2,120 | 3.13 | 32.8 |
| Male | 1,078 | 3.57 | 37.5 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
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Harrisonburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,255 | 8.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,099 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 6,909 | 25.59% |
| Some College | 4,126 | 15.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,818 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,459 | 20.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,336 | 16.06% |
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Harrisonburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Harrisonburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,262 | 16,787 | 8,230 |
| Hispanic | 5,461 | 3,183 | 444 |
| Black | 2,293 | 1,960 | 739 |
| 2+ Races | 1,378 | 527 | 102 |
| Asian | 861 | 645 | 314 |
| Other Race | 401 | 331 | 132 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 21 |
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 56.76%.
Harrisonburg Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,163
Average Earnings
$38,132
Average Male
$28,332
Average Female
Harrisonburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Harrisonburg Language by Age
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Harrisonburg Language
74.47% of Harrisonburg residents speak only English, while 25.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.40% of the population.
Harrisonburg Language
Harrisonburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,691 | 8,803 | 29.65% |
| Hispanic | 10,075 | 2,312 | 22.95% |
| Black | 3,469 | 1,147 | 33.06% |
| Multiple | 3,195 | 649 | 20.31% |
| Asian | 1,535 | 466 | 30.36% |
| Other | 719 | 144 | 20.03% |
28.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.48%
Male Poverty Rate
30.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harrisonburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Black, with 33.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Other, with 20.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.02%.
Harrisonburg Poverty
Harrisonburg Poverty Rate by Education
Harrisonburg Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Harrisonburg Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Harrisonburg Marital Status by Race
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Harrisonburg Marital Status
Harrisonburg Veterans by War
Harrisonburg Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,020 | 2.81% |
| Black | 116 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.59% |
Harrisonburg Veterans by Race
Harrisonburg Veterans by Education
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18.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Harrisonburg Veterans by Education
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59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Harrisonburg Employment by Age
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Harrisonburg Employment by Race
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Harrisonburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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82.88%
Native Born
17.12%
Foreign Born
12.20%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.88% of Harrisonburg residents were born in the United States, with 48.26% having been born in Virginia. 12.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Harrisonburg Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,072 | -472 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 52,544 | -472 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 53,016 | -472 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 53,488 | -156 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 53,644 | 102 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 53,542 | 867 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 52,675 | 133 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 52,542 | 1,005 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 51,537 | 225 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 51,312 | 1,377 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 49,935 | 942 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 48,993 | 8,525 | 1.93% |
| 2000 | 40,468 | 9,761 | 2.80% |
| 1990 | 30,707 | 11,036 | 4.55% |
| 1980 | 19,671 | 5,066 | 3.02% |
| 1970 | 14,605 | 2,689 | 2.06% |
| 1960 | 11,916 | 1,106 | 0.98% |
| 1950 | 10,810 | 2,042 | 2.12% |
| 1940 | 8,768 | 1,536 | 1.94% |
| 1930 | 7,232 | 1,357 | 2.10% |
| 1920 | 5,875 | 996 | 1.88% |
| 1910 | 4,879 | 1,358 | 3.32% |
| 1900 | 3,521 | 729 | 2.35% |
| 1890 | 2,792 | -39 | -0.14% |
| 1880 | 2,831 | 0.00% |