Harrisonburg city's estimated 2026 population is 50,886 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harrisonburg city is the 36th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 48,999 and has seen a growth of 3.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 25 years
Female: 24.3 years
Male: 26 years
There are 42,503 adults, (5,411 of whom are seniors) in Harrisonburg city.
Female: 26,406 (51.4%)
Male: 24,986 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Harrisonburg city includes 64.28% White, 8.07% other race, 7.66% Black or African American, 3.57% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,036 | 64.28% |
| Two or more races | 8,140 | 15.84% |
| Other race | 4,146 | 8.07% |
| Black or African American | 3,938 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 1,837 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 271 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.05% |
Harrisonburg city's average per capita income is $45,979. Household income levels show a median of $62,254. The poverty rate stands at 25.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,929 | - |
| Families | $85,946 | $101,302 |
| Households | $62,254 | $82,014 |
| Non Families | $42,864 | $58,272 |
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