Population 51,392 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harrisonburg City
Household size in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Harrisonburg City average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south. Harrisonburg City has larger households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.1, Harrisonburg City is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.6, as it has nationally. Few Virginia counties are younger: only two of 133.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Harrisonburg City as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harrisonburg City
Renters in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Harrisonburg City rent: 60.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (33.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Harrisonburg City than nationally: 11.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Harrisonburg City was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $944 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $927 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,209 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Harrisonburg City runs $1,209 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $266 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harrisonburg City
Bachelor's degrees in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Harrisonburg City than nationally: 42.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Harrisonburg City never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harrisonburg City
| Period | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Harrisonburg City: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only ten of Virginia's 133 counties have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harrisonburg City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg City | 2.64 | 31.1 | 11.4% | 60.5% | 11.7% | 1983 | $1,209 | 42.9% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
| Rockingham County | 2.60 | 40.5 | 10.3% | 24.7% | 9.6% | 1985 | $1,246 | 29.8% | 88.0% | 2.6% |
| Madison County | 2.52 | 46.6 | 8.4% | 22.2% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,206 | 27.2% | 89.1% | 4.8% |
| Highland County | 2.32 | 56.8 | 3.5% | 11.1% | 46.9% | 1970 | $854 | 29.9% | 89.0% | 9.9% |
| Culpeper County | 2.83 | 39.7 | 12.1% | 25.0% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,461 | 27.4% | 87.1% | 2.6% |
| Stafford County | 3.10 | 37.4 | 9.6% | 19.5% | 5.2% | 1997 | $2,155 | 44.1% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Webster County | 2.81 | 48.2 | 8.6% | 22.7% | 31.0% | 1975 | $703 | 12.5% | 82.2% | 8.6% |
| Charles County | 2.84 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,956 | 33.7% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Clay County | 2.62 | 43.5 | 13.5% | 24.0% | 24.2% | 1985 | $620 | 11.4% | 84.6% | 12.7% |
| St. Mary's County | 2.72 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 26.8% | 9.6% | 1993 | $1,749 | 36.6% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Calvert County | 2.85 | 41.0 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,810 | 37.4% | 95.0% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Warren County, MS · Bryan County, GA · Bryan County, OK · Buffalo County, NE · Butler County, MO · Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR · Calaveras County, CA · Calumet County, WI · Camden County, GA · Campbell County, VA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harrisonburg City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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