Harrisonburg city, VA

County

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2024 Population

51,392

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

1.57% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

25.7%

0.454% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,254

4.19% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$299,100

7.51% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

24,986

0.77% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Harrisonburg city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89% of the residents in Harrisonburg city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harrisonburg city, VA are James Madison University (5,488 degrees awarded in 2023) and Eastern Mennonite University (405 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Harrisonburg city, VA was $299,100, and the homeownership rate was 39.5%.

Most people in Harrisonburg city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrisonburg city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Harrisonburg city, VA borders Rockingham County, VA.

United States Virginia Harrisonburg, VA

Population & Diversity

Harrisonburg city, VA is home to a population of 51.4k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.8% of Harrisonburg city, VA residents were born outside of the country (9.15k people).

In 2024, there were 5.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.2k people) in Harrisonburg city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.45k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.79k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89%

2024 Citizenship

89.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89% of Harrisonburg city, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Harrisonburg city, VA was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrisonburg city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonburg city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.2k ± 215
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.45k ± 810
Other (Hispanic)
3.79k ± 909

23.6%

Hispanic Population

12.1k people

23.6% of the people in Harrisonburg city, VA are hispanic (12.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Harrisonburg city, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.15k people

17.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.92k people

As of 2024, 17.8% of Harrisonburg city, VA residents (9.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrisonburg city, VA was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrisonburg city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
550 ± 209
Vietnam
301 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
274 ± 88

Harrisonburg city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Harrisonburg city, VA.

Economy

The economy of Harrisonburg city, VA employs 25k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Harrisonburg city, VA were Educational Services (3,845 people), Manufacturing (3,207 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,044 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($65,577), Utilities ($61,500), and Public Administration ($61,188).

Employment

Occupations

25k

2024 Value

± 1,340

0.77%

1 Year growth

± 7.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harrisonburg city, VA grew at a rate of 0.77%, from 24.8k employees to 25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrisonburg city, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,362 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,089 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,054 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrisonburg city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

25k

2024 Value

± 1,340

0.77%

1 Year growth

± 7.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Harrisonburg city, VA grew at a rate of 0.77%, from 24.8k employees to 25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrisonburg city, VA, are Educational Services (3,845 people), Manufacturing (3,207 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,044 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrisonburg city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Harrisonburg city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,346

Median earning men ± $3,530

$24,602

Median earning women ± $2,217

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,409), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,254), and Information ($66,074).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($46,739), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,486), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,964).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

129
Other Services (except Public Administration)
103
Retail Trade
85
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$180k
Retail Trade
$146k
Manufacturing
$138k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Harrisonburg city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Harrisonburg city, VA awarded 5,893 degrees. The student population of Harrisonburg city, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10,098 male students and 13,952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrisonburg city, VA are White (4,454 and 76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (400 and 6.9%), Black or African American (278 and 4.79%), and Asian (270 and 4.66%).

The largest universities in Harrisonburg city, VA by number of degrees awarded are James Madison University (5,488 and 93.1%) and Eastern Mennonite University (405 and 6.87%).

The most popular majors in Harrisonburg city, VA are Speech Communication & Rhetoric (425 and 7.21%), Community Health Services (415 and 7.04%), and General Psychology (361 and 6.13%).

The median tuition costs in Harrisonburg city, VA are $41,410 for private four year colleges, and $7,914 and $25,128 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Harrisonburg city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 24,050 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 24,050 students enrolled in Harrisonburg city, VA, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,617 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
413 degrees awarded
General Psychology
344 degrees awarded
Community Health Services
415 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harrisonburg city, VA was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 413 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Harrisonburg city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

James Madison University
5,488 degrees awarded
Eastern Mennonite University
405 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was James Madison University with 5,488 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrisonburg city, VA, which is 0.617 times less than the 3,645 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,454 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 400 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,410) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,662) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,176) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrisonburg city, VA was $299,100 in 2024, which is 0.899 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $278,200 to $299,100, a 7.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrisonburg city, VA is 39.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Harrisonburg city, VA have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrisonburg city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 21.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrisonburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.86%.

Housing

Property

$299,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,261

$6,855

Median Property Taxes

±$639

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harrisonburg city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrisonburg city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.5%

Homeownership

2024

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 39.5% of the housing units in Harrisonburg city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrisonburg city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,254

Median Household Income

± $4,131

17.4k

Number of Households

± 1,017

In 2024, the median household income of the 17.4k households in Harrisonburg city, VA grew to $62,254 from the previous year's value of $59,752.

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonburg city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrisonburg city, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.9%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Worked At Home (9.13%)

In 2024, 67.9% of workers in Harrisonburg city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (9.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrisonburg city, VA have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.793% of the workforce in Harrisonburg city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrisonburg city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonburg city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrisonburg city, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 21.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harrisonburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.86%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrisonburg city, VA (11.4k out of 44.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harrisonburg city, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Harrisonburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 214 in Harrisonburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 14.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89.5% of the population of Harrisonburg city, VA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 7.77% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrisonburg city, VA see 745 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (745 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 701 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

745 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrisonburg city, VA

Primary care physicians in Harrisonburg city, VA see an average of 745 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (745 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harrisonburg city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 37.6% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

7.77%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrisonburg city, VA grew by 2.76% from 10.2% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrisonburg city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.9 in Harrisonburg city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrisonburg city, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.4% in Harrisonburg city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harrisonburg city, VA.