Unified School District · VA
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 51,392. The median household income is $62,254 and the median age is 25.0.
51,392
Population
2965
People / sq mi
$62,254
Median Income
25.0
Median Age
Harrisonburg City Public Schools covers 17 sq mi of land at 2964.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,254
Median Household Income
$28,857
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$299,100
Median Home Value
$1,184
Median Rent
39.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.3%
High School+
37.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harrisonburg City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 51,392 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Harrisonburg City Public Schools is $62,254, with a per capita income of $28,857. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is 64.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Harrisonburg City Public Schools, 84.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Harrisonburg City Public Schools is $299,100, with a median rent of $1,184. The homeownership rate is 39.5%.
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Data for Harrisonburg City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101860).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.