2023 ACS Census Data · Population 51,492
Harrisonburg city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 51,492. The median household income is $59,752, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.6%, median home value is $278,200, and 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 52% above the national average.
Population
51,492
2023 estimate
Rank #991 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,752
Household
Rank #1943 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$278,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #598 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
36.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #354 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
17.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
27.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% below Virginia avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
98% below Virginia avg·71% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,957
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
0% above Virginia avg·33% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Virginia avg·21% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
44% below Virginia avg·45% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Virginia avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
18,654
Households
17,331
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,495
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% above Virginia avg·52% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.9%
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