Harrisonburg city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51660 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,392 | — | #998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,254 | -17.2% | #1,869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 25.0 years | -35.7% | #3,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $299,100 | +6.1% | #630 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,184 | +1.8% | #565 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | +104.0% | #3,015 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harrisonburg city has a population of 51,392, making it the #998 most populous county in the US. The median age is 25.0 years, which is 35.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Harrisonburg city is $62,254, ranking #1,869 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.7% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Harrisonburg city is $299,100 (+6.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,184/mo and the homeownership rate is 39.5%.
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89.5% of residents in Harrisonburg city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Harrisonburg city, Virginia
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has a total population of 51,392, making it the 998th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harrisonburg city is 25.0 years, which is 35.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harrisonburg city is $62,254, which ranks #1,869 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Harrisonburg city is $299,100, 6.1% above the national median. Renters in Harrisonburg city pay a median gross rent of $1,184 per month. The homeownership rate is 39.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harrisonburg city, 37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.
Harrisonburg city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%).
All data for Harrisonburg city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.