Harrisonburg, VA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

135,152

0.339% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.5

0.583% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

2.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,669

4.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$231,600

6.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,610

0.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Harrisonburg, VA had a population of 135k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $61,669. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Harrisonburg, VA grew from 134,696 to 135,152, a 0.339% increase and its median household income grew from $59,261 to $61,669, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonburg, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).

None of the households in Harrisonburg, 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.

93.9% of the residents in Harrisonburg, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harrisonburg, VA are James Madison University (5,803 degrees awarded in 2021), Bridgewater College (372 degrees), and Eastern Mennonite University (364 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Harrisonburg, VA was $231,600, and the homeownership rate was 63%.

Most people in Harrisonburg, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Harrisonburg, VA was 2 cars per household.

Harrisonburg, VA borders Charlottesville, VA and Staunton-Waynesboro, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Harrisonburg, VA is home to a population of 135k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.73% of Harrisonburg, VA residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2021, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Harrisonburg, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.94k White (Hispanic) and 5.65k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.9% of Harrisonburg, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Harrisonburg, VA was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harrisonburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonburg, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 279
White (Hispanic)
7.94k ± 905
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.65k ± 1.03k

12.5%

Hispanic Population

16.9k people

12.5% of the people in Harrisonburg, VA are hispanic (16.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harrisonburg, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

9.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

9.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2021, 9.73% of Harrisonburg, VA residents (13.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harrisonburg, VA was 9.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harrisonburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,039 ± 261
Gulf War (2001-)
1,346 ± 334
Gulf War (1990s)
565 ± 148

Harrisonburg, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harrisonburg, VA employs 66.6k people. The largest industries in Harrisonburg, VA are Educational Services (9,426 people), Manufacturing (8,775 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($51,587), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,500), and Public Administration ($47,544).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66.6k

2021 Value

± 1,942

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 4.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrisonburg, VA grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.2k employees to 66.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harrisonburg, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,750 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,032 people), and Management Occupations (5,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harrisonburg, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.6k

2021 Value

± 1,942

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 4.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Harrisonburg, VA grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.2k employees to 66.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harrisonburg, VA, are Educational Services (9,426 people), Manufacturing (8,775 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harrisonburg, VA, though some of these residents may live in Harrisonburg, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,160

Median earning men ± $1,511

$27,625

Median earning women ± $1,491

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,826), Public Administration ($51,135), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,608).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,619), Public Administration ($41,152), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,257).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,197
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
753
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
658
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.43M
Manufacturing
$925k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$274k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Harrisonburg, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Harrisonburg, VA awarded 6,539 degrees. The student population of Harrisonburg, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,239 male students and 14,732 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harrisonburg, VA are White (4,903 and 76.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (435 and 6.77%), Black or African American (365 and 5.68%), and Two or More Races (286 and 4.45%).

The largest universities in Harrisonburg, VA by number of degrees awarded are James Madison University (5,803 and 88.7%), Bridgewater College (372 and 5.69%), and Eastern Mennonite University (364 and 5.57%).

The most popular majors in Harrisonburg, VA are Community Health Services (504 and 7.71%), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (446 and 6.82%), and Registered Nursing (336 and 5.14%).

The median tuition costs in Harrisonburg, VA are $38,560 for private four year colleges, and $7,460 and $23,800 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Harrisonburg, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 24,971 (41% men and 59% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 24,971 students enrolled in Harrisonburg, VA, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,505 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
336 degree-majors awarded
Community Health Services
504 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
433 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harrisonburg, VA was Registered Nursing with 336 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Harrisonburg, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

James Madison University
5,803 degrees awarded
Bridgewater College
372 degrees awarded
Eastern Mennonite University
364 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was James Madison University with 5,803 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,419 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harrisonburg, VA, which is 0.587 times less than the 4,120 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,903 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 435 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,178) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,082) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harrisonburg, VA was $231,600 in 2021, which is 0.946 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $218,400 to $231,600, a 6.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Harrisonburg, VA is 63%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Harrisonburg, VA have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harrisonburg, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harrisonburg, VA is $61,669. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Harrisonburg, VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $156,821, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $155,071 and $133,974.

Housing

Property

$231,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,229

$30,441

Median Property Taxes

±$1,143

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, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harrisonburg, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63% of the housing units in Harrisonburg, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harrisonburg, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harrisonburg, VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $156,821, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $155,071 and $133,974.

The following map shows all of the counties in Harrisonburg, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,669

Median Household Income

± $2,030

48.3k

Number of Households

± 1,581

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.3k households in Harrisonburg, VA grew to $61,669 from the previous year's value of $59,261.

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonburg, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harrisonburg, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (6.34%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Harrisonburg, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (6.34%).

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.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harrisonburg, VA have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Harrisonburg, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harrisonburg, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harrisonburg, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harrisonburg, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harrisonburg, VA (17.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Harrisonburg, VA has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harrisonburg, VA grew by 0.0385% from 10.6% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harrisonburg, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.