Harrisonburg, VA Demographics
What is the population of Harrisonburg?
There are 51,492 residents in Harrisonburg, with a median age of 25. Of this, 48.43% are males and 51.57% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.99% of the resident pool in Harrisonburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.18%. Additionally, 10.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 38,189 people in Harrisonburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 51,492 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 24,937 | -0.4% |
| Female Population | 26,555 | -0.7% |
Male Population 48.43%
Female Population 51.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 25 | -1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 40,671 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,244 | 1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 5,577 | -4.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.18%
Not Citizen 10.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 782 | 11.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,178 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,183 | -9.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,907 | -19.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 38,189 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.53%
Moved from Same County 8.15%
Moved from Same State 12.07%
Moved from Different State 3.72%
Same House as Last Year 74.53%
What are the employment statistics in Harrisonburg?
White-collar workers make up 74.33% of the working population in Harrisonburg, while blue-collar employees account for 25.67%. There are also 3,780 entrepreneurs in Harrisonburg (7.62% of the workforce); 33,776 workers employed in private companies (68.11%); and 8,486 people working in governmental institutions (17.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 36,858 | 99.1% |
| Blue Collar | 12,732 | 106.0% |
White Collar 74.33%
Blue Collar 25.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,780 | 113.7% |
| Private Companies | 33,776 | 101.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,486 | 105.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,548 | 75.8% |
Self Employees 7.62%
Private Companies 68.11%
Governmental Workers 17.11%
Not for Profit Companies 7.15%
How many households are there in Harrisonburg?
There are a total of 17,331 households in Harrisonburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.64% of these Harrisonburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.36%. Additionally, 28.36% of households have children and 71.64% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 17,331 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 8,949 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 8,382 | 1.3% |
Family Households 51.64%
Non-Family Households 48.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,915 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 12,416 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 28.36%
Households without Children 71.64%
What are the median and average incomes in Harrisonburg?
The average annual household income in Harrisonburg is $80,210, while the median household income sits at $59,752 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,667, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,796. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,585 and $62,406, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,210 | 6.9% |
| Median Household Income | $59,752 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11,296 | -6.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 32,602 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Harrisonburg?
There are 18,654 housing units in Harrisonburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 17,331 occupied housing units in Harrisonburg, 39.94% are owner-occupied, while 60.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $275,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,140 per month in Harrisonburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 18,654 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,316 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 540 | -15.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,278 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,411 | 30.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,588 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,124 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,070 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,459 | -4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,736 | 8.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 132 | 76.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,331 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,922 | 5.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,409 | -1.9% |
Owner Occupied 39.94%
Renter Occupied 60.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,522 | 8.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,400 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $275,500 | 6.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $283,200 | 3.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,140 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 65.33%
Without Mortgage 34.67%
What is the level of education in Harrisonburg?
Approximately 32.69% of the population in Harrisonburg holds a high school degree (that's 13,954 residents), while 27.18% have attained a college certificate (11,603 locals) and 15.64% have a bachelor's degree (6,677 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,476 | -1.5% |
| Some High School | 13,954 | -2.8% |
| Some College | 11,603 | 94.8% |
| Associate Degree | 3,269 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,677 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,712 | 13.2% |
No High School 5.8%
Some High School 32.69%
Some College 27.18%
Associate Degree 7.66%
Bachelor's Degree 15.64%
Graduate Degree 11.04%
What is the marital status of Harrisonburg residents?
A total of 25,701 people in Harrisonburg have never been married (which represents 58.33% of the total population), while 13,804 of them are wedded (31.33%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 931 (2.11%) and 3,198 (7.26%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,701 | -0.3% |
| Married | 13,804 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 931 | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1,357 | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 3,198 | -12.4% |
Never Married 58.33%
Married 31.33%
Separated 2.11%
Widowed 3.08%
Divorced 7.26%
What are the most common means of transportation in Harrisonburg?
The top three means of transportation people in Harrisonburg use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 19,378 residents commute by car, 1,355 prefer going to work by walking and 453 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 19,378 | 0.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 309 | -10.2% |
| Bicycle | 453 | -9.2% |
| Motorcycle | 11 | -63.3% |
| TaxiCab | 8 | -60.0% |
| Walk | 1,355 | -4.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Harrisonburg by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.