Harrisonburg city's estimated 2026 population is 50,736 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrisonburg city is the 36th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 48,999 and has seen a growth of 3.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harrisonburg city includes 66.51% White, 7.6% Black or African American, 7.56% other race, 3.23% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.51%)
Two or more races (14.52%)
Black or African American (7.6%)
Other race (7.56%)
Asian (3.23%)
Native American (0.57%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,248 | 66.51% |
| Two or more races | 7,476 | 14.52% |
| Black or African American | 3,915 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 3,894 | 7.56% |
| Asian | 1,664 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 295 | 0.57% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harrisonburg city's average per capita income is $42,856. Household income levels show a median of $59,752. The poverty rate stands at 25.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,554 | - |
| Families | $80,804 | $97,395 |
| Households | $59,752 | $80,210 |
| Non Families | $41,663 | $57,629 |
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