Harrisonburg, VA Demographics
A map of Harrisonburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,454 | 60.7% |
Hispanic | 12,045 | 23.2% |
Black | 3,906 | 7.5% |
Asian | 2,089 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 2,033 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 287 | 0.6% |
Harrisonburg, Virginia had a population of 51,814 in 2020. It was 60.7% White, 7.5% Black, 4.0% Asian, 23.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harrisonburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population
31,454 residents of Harrisonburg identify as White, or 60.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Harrisonburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #444 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is less White than neighboring Belmont Estates (89% White), Massanetta Springs (83.6% White), Dayton (79.6% White), Keezletown (90.2% White), and Linville (84.8% White).
Harrisonburg's Black Population
3,906 residents of Harrisonburg identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harrisonburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #337 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is more Black than neighboring Belmont Estates (1.8% Black), Massanetta Springs (2.2% Black), Dayton (1.6% Black), Keezletown (2.2% Black), and Linville (1.1% Black).
Harrisonburg's Asian Population
2,089 residents of Harrisonburg identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harrisonburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is more Asian than neighboring Belmont Estates (1.7% Asian), Dayton (1.7% Asian), Keezletown (1.4% Asian), and Linville (0% Asian). Harrisonburg is less Asian than neighboring Massanetta Springs (5.2% Asian).
Harrisonburg's Hispanic Population
12,045 residents of Harrisonburg identify as Hispanic, or 23.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harrisonburg larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Belmont Estates (4.9% Hispanic), Massanetta Springs (5.3% Hispanic), Dayton (13.4% Hispanic), Keezletown (0.8% Hispanic), and Linville (12.7% Hispanic).
Harrisonburg's Native American/Other Population
287 residents of Harrisonburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harrisonburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #363 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Massanetta Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), Dayton (0.2% Native American/Other), Keezletown (0% Native American/Other), and Linville (0.3% Native American/Other).
Harrisonburg's Multiracial Population
2,033 residents of Harrisonburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harrisonburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Harrisonburg is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Harrisonburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Belmont Estates (2% Multiracial), Massanetta Springs (3.4% Multiracial), Dayton (3.5% Multiracial), and Linville (1.1% Multiracial). Harrisonburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Keezletown (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.