Comprehensive demographic dataset for Harrisonburg, VA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Harrisonburg city, VA (VAHARR0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Harrisonburg population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Harrisonburg across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Harrisonburg was 51,082, a 0.13% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Harrisonburg population was 51,150, a decline of 0.67% compared to a population of 51,497 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Harrisonburg increased by 10,709. In this period, the peak population was 53,807 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Harrisonburg is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Harrisonburg population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harrisonburg Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg City, VA (B03002019E051660) from 2009 to 2023 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; latino; hispanic; VA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Harrisonburg population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Harrisonburg. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Harrisonburg by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Harrisonburg.

Key observations

The largest age group in Harrisonburg, VA was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 9,733 (18.70%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Harrisonburg, VA was the 80-84 years with a population of 521 (1.00%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Harrisonburg is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Harrisonburg total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harrisonburg Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA (B03002012E051660) from 2009 to 2023 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; latino; hispanic; VA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA was 31608.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA reached a record high of 35728.00000 in January of 2017 and a record low of 31608.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Harrisonburg, VA population pyramid, which represents the Harrisonburg population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Harrisonburg, VA, is 18.2.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Harrisonburg, VA, is 11.7.
• Total dependency ratio for Harrisonburg, VA is 29.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Harrisonburg, VA is 8.6.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Harrisonburg population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Harrisonburg for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Harrisonburg for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Harrisonburg for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harrisonburg Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA (S1701ACS051660) from 2012 to 2023 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Rockingham County, VA (VAROCK5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Rockingham County, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; residents; population; and USA.

Harrisonburg City, VA - Resident Population in Harrisonburg city, VA was 51.16400 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Harrisonburg City, VA - Resident Population in Harrisonburg city, VA reached a record high of 53.80700 in January of 2017 and a record low of 14.60500 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Harrisonburg City, VA - Resident Population in Harrisonburg city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA was 11890.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA reached a record high of 11890.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 6046.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Harrisonburg City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Harrisonburg city, VA (B01002001E051660) from 2009 to 2023 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; age; VA; 5-year; median; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Harrisonburg population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Harrisonburg across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Harrisonburg was 51,158, a 0.71% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Harrisonburg population was 51,526, a decline of 0.35% compared to a population of 51,706 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Harrisonburg increased by 10,785. In this period, the peak population was 53,807 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Harrisonburg is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Harrisonburg population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harrisonburg Population by Year. You can refer the same here

FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (FBI NIBRS) crime data for Harrisonburg Police Department (City) in Virginia, including incidents, statistics, demographics, and detailed incident information.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Harrisonburg population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Harrisonburg.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Harrisonburg, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Harrisonburg age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Harrisonburg, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Harrisonburg - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Harrisonburg, VA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Harrisonburg City, VA (LAUCN516600000000005A) from 1990 to 2024 about Harrisonburg City, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; household survey; persons; employment; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Rockingham County, VA (B03002001E051165) from 2009 to 2023 about Rockingham County, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Harrisonburg by race. It includes the population of Harrisonburg across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Harrisonburg across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Harrisonburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.17% are white, 7.23% are Black or African American, 0.42% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.12% are Asian, 4.14% are some other race and 11.92% are multiracial.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Harrisonburg
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Harrisonburg is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Harrisonburg total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Harrisonburg Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Rockingham County, VA (S1701ACS051165) from 2012 to 2023 about Rockingham County, VA; Harrisonburg; VA; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.