Harrisonburg city, VA

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    2024 Population
    51,392
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    25
    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 (5,616 degrees awarded in 2024) and Eastern Mennonite University (414 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.

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    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.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonburg city, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      31.2k ± 215
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      5.45k ± 810
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      3.79k ± 909
    23.6%
    Hispanic Population
    12.1k 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.

    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.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    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.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      550 ± 209
    2. Vietnam
      301 ± 144
    3. 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.

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    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 County, 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 County, VA

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

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    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.

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    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%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.01 in Harrisonburg city, VA.

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    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.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.2% in Harrisonburg city, VA.

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    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.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    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.

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    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).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 129
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 103
      Retail Trade
    3. 85
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $180k
      Retail Trade
    2. $146k
      Manufacturing
    3. $138k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Harrisonburg city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Harrisonburg city, VA awarded 6,030 degrees. The student population of Harrisonburg city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 10,116 male students and 13,778 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Harrisonburg city, VA are White (4,528 and 76.4%), Hispanic or Latino (454 and 7.66%), Asian (279 and 4.7%), and Black or African American (260 and 4.38%).

    The largest universities in Harrisonburg city, VA by number of degrees awarded are James Madison University (5,616 and 93.1%) and Eastern Mennonite University (414 and 6.87%).

    The most popular majors in Harrisonburg City, VA are Speech Communication & Rhetoric (455 and 7.55%), Community Health Services (451 and 7.48%), and Registered Nursing (343 and 5.69%).

    The median tuition costs are $43,070 for private four year colleges, and $8,150 and $25,496 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Harrisonburg city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 23,894 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 23,894 students enrolled in Harrisonburg city, VA, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,991 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Community Health Services
      451 degrees awarded
    2. Speech Communication & Rhetoric
      439 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      330 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harrisonburg City, VA was Community Health Services with 451 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. James Madison University
      5,616 degrees awarded
    2. Eastern Mennonite University
      414 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was James Madison University with 5,616 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,223 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrisonburg city, VA, which is 0.584 times less than the 3,807 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,528 degrees mean that there were 9.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 454 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($5,816) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrisonburg city, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (67.9%)
    2. Carpooled (13.6%)
    3. 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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