County · Virginia
Harrisonburg city, Virginia
Harrisonburg city, Virginia. Harrisonburg city had 50,839 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 51660.
Harrisonburg city is one of the 2 counties of the Harrisonburg, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Harrisonburg city is the same area as Harrisonburg: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
50,839
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,814 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,392
Median household income
$62,254
±$4,131 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$299,100
±$12,261 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,184
±$52 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Harrisonburg city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 51,814 residents in Harrisonburg city. The Census Bureau estimates 50,839 for July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,392 over 17 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,392 | 8,705,170 | −1,881 |
| Households | 17,360±299 | 3,365,732 | +637 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.04 | 2.52 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 18,667±70 | 3,684,756 | +406 |
Harrisonburg city's population since 2000
From 40,468 in 2000 to 50,839 in 2025: up 25.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Harrisonburg with 50,839 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Harrisonburg | 51,814 | $62,254 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harrisonburg city?
The median resident of Harrisonburg city is 25.0 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.6%. 17.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.0±0.2 | 39.0 | −0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.5%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.6% | 11.0% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.8%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.8%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.4%±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4%±1.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3%±2.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.5%±2.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7%±2.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harrisonburg city earn?
Half of Harrisonburg city's 17,360 households earn less than $62,254 a year (±$4,131), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $57,448 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,254±$4,131 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,014±$4,134 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,857±$1,566 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.8%±6.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harrisonburg city?
Owners occupy 39.5% of Harrisonburg city's occupied homes and renters 60.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $299,100 by its owner (±$12,261). The median renter pays $1,184 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,100±$12,261 | $383,700 | +$48,531 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184±$52 | $1,579 | +$97 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9%±3.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,552±$79 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.5%±2.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,667±70 | 3,684,756 | +406 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.9%±2.6 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Harrisonburg city building?
Builders took permits for 162 new housing units across Harrisonburg city in 2025 (158 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harrisonburg city get to work?
67.9% of Harrisonburg city's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Harrisonburg city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9%±1.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9%±2.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 18.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min±1.1 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Harrisonburg city's census tracts?
Harrisonburg city is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,250 (Tract 2.07) to $103,125 (Tract 2.06).
| Tract 1.0151660000101 | 4,316±488 | $55,651 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0251660000102 | 5,508±758 | $82,004 |
| Tract 2.0351660000203 | 1,732±194 | $88,333 |
| Tract 2.0451660000204 | 4,837±1,036 | $69,957 |
| Tract 2.0551660000205 | 5,734±538 | $67,689 |
| Tract 2.0651660000206 | 4,586±126 | $103,125 |
| Tract 2.0751660000207 | 6,102±591 | $30,250 |
| Tract 3.0151660000301 | 3,295±399 | $96,369 |
| Tract 3.0251660000302 | 5,814±657 | $54,238 |
| Tract 4.0151660000401 | 3,050±270 | $51,490 |
| Tract 4.0251660000402 | 6,418±789 | $60,264 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harrisonburg city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 113th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 133 |
| Median household income | 86th of 133 |
| Median home value | 55th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 133 |
| Median age | 130th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harrisonburg city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.