Harrisonburg is a city located in Harrisonburg city Virginia. Harrisonburg has a 2024 population of 50,874. Harrisonburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Harrisonburg is $75,009 with a poverty rate of 27.23%. The median age in Harrisonburg is 25.4 years: 26.1 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrisonburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,781 | 71.03% |
| Two or more races | 6,018 | 11.62% |
| Black or African American | 3,881 | 7.49% |
| Other race | 3,216 | 6.21% |
| Asian | 1,676 | 3.24% |
| Native American | 212 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,142 | 2.59 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Non Family | 8,275 | 1.98 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 5,825 | 3.13 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 2,079 | 3.21 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 963 | 3.3 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
38.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,879 | 7.15% |
| Associates Degree | 2,112 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,194 | 19.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,053 | 15.43% |
| High School Graduate | 6,764 | 25.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,427 | 9.24% |
| Some College | 3,846 | 14.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,563 | 15,142 | 7,485 |
| Hispanic | 5,666 | 3,275 | 579 |
| 2+ Races | 3,155 | 2,140 | 473 |
| Black | 2,138 | 1,820 | 482 |
| Other Race | 1,526 | 890 | 159 |
| Asian | 909 | 745 | 380 |
| Native American | 76 | 33 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,816 | $51,025 | $42,584 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,666 | $72,791 | $58,098 |
| High School Graduate | $31,839 | $37,070 | $23,190 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,787 | $29,224 | $19,777 |
| Overall | $38,118 | $41,705 | $34,331 |
| Some College | $39,045 | $42,156 | $31,688 |
$38,118
Average Earnings
$41,705
Average Male
$34,331
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.24% of Harrisonburg residents speak only English, while 26.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,517 | 7,905 | 28.73% |
| Hispanic | 10,206 | 2,063 | 20.21% |
| Black | 3,400 | 1,274 | 37.47% |
| Multiple | 5,541 | 1,261 | 22.76% |
| Other | 3,025 | 600 | 19.83% |
| Asian | 1,332 | 347 | 26.05% |
| Native | 196 | 31 | 15.82% |
27.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.65%
Male Poverty Rate
28.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Black, with 37.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrisonburg is Native, with 15.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.92% |
| High School | 18.39% |
| Some College | 13.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.79% |
| Female Employed | 22.79% |
| Male Employed | 13.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,729 | $89,094 |
| Households | $56,050 | $75,009 |
| Married Families | $89,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,588 | $56,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,286
Number of Veterans
1,145
Male Veterans
141
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 416 |
| Second Gulf War | 397 |
| First Gulf War | 298 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 281 |
| 75+ | 235 |
| 55 to 64 | 234 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 845 | 2.64% |
| Black | 220 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 60 | 3.92% |
| Other Race | 60 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.62%
Born in Harrisonburg
82.42%
Native Born
17.58%
Foreign Born
11.31%
Non Citizen
6.27%
Naturalized
82.42% of Harrisonburg residents were born in the United States, with 46.62% having been born in Virginia. 11.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 49,834 | -208 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 50,042 | -208 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 50,250 | -208 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 50,458 | -208 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 50,666 | -208 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 50,874 | -208 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 51,082 | -68 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 51,150 | -347 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 51,497 | -209 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 51,706 | -1,673 | -3.13% |
| 2019 | 53,379 | -336 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 53,715 | -92 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 53,807 | 122 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 53,685 | 946 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 52,739 | 150 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 52,589 | 1,017 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 51,572 | 236 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 51,336 | 1,386 | 2.77% |
| 2011 | 49,950 | 951 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 48,999 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 40,468 | 9,761 | 31.79% |
| 1990 | 30,707 | 11,036 | 56.1% |
| 1980 | 19,671 | 5,066 | 34.69% |
| 1970 | 14,605 | 2,689 | 22.57% |
| 1960 | 11,916 | 1,106 | 10.23% |
| 1950 | 10,810 | 2,042 | 23.29% |
| 1940 | 8,768 | 1,536 | 21.24% |
| 1930 | 7,232 | 1,357 | 23.1% |
| 1920 | 5,875 | 996 | 20.41% |
| 1910 | 4,879 | 1,358 | 38.57% |
| 1900 | 3,521 | 729 | 26.11% |
| 1890 | 2,792 | -39 | -1.38% |
| 1880 | 2,831 | -47,003 | -94.32% |