Harrisonburg, VA Demographics

A map of Harrisonburg's Population by Race

Harrisonburg, Virginia has an estimated population of 51,392, a less than 1% change from the 51,814 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harrisonburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harrisonburg is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harrisonburg, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harrisonburg is ranked the 16th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harrisonburg was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harrisonburg's White Population

31,246 residents of Harrisonburg, or 60.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harrisonburg is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Harrisonburg ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 60.8%.

Harrisonburg is less White than neighboring Belmont Estates (78.9% White), Massanetta Springs (81.6% White), Dayton (69.6% White), Keezletown (87.7% White), and Linville (100% White).

Harrisonburg's Black Population

3,685 residents of Harrisonburg, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harrisonburg is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Harrisonburg ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Harrisonburg is more Black than neighboring Belmont Estates (0% Black), Massanetta Springs (4.2% Black), Dayton (3% Black), Keezletown (0% Black), and Linville (0% Black).

Harrisonburg's Asian Population

1,823 residents of Harrisonburg, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harrisonburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Harrisonburg ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Asian residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.5%.

Harrisonburg is more Asian than neighboring Massanetta Springs (2.4% Asian), Dayton (0.7% Asian), Keezletown (0% Asian), and Linville (0% Asian).

Harrisonburg's Hispanic Population

12,119 residents of Harrisonburg, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harrisonburg is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Harrisonburg ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.6%.

Harrisonburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Belmont Estates (14.9% Hispanic), Massanetta Springs (7.4% Hispanic), Dayton (22.6% Hispanic), Keezletown (9.2% Hispanic), and Linville (0% Hispanic).

Harrisonburg's Native American/Other Population

384 residents of Harrisonburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harrisonburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Harrisonburg ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Harrisonburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belmont Estates (0% Native American/Other), Keezletown (0% Native American/Other), and Linville (0% Native American/Other). Harrisonburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massanetta Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Dayton (0.8% Native American/Other).

Harrisonburg's Multiracial Population

2,135 residents of Harrisonburg, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harrisonburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Harrisonburg ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harrisonburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harrisonburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Harrisonburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Belmont Estates (2.7% Multiracial), Massanetta Springs (3.4% Multiracial), Dayton (3.3% Multiracial), Keezletown (3.1% Multiracial), and Linville (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.