Virginia

Harrisonburg

30,707
1990 population
1920
first census record
8
census records

About Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 5,875. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 30,707.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
199030,707
198019,671
197014,605
196011,916
195010,810
19408,768
19307,232
19205,875
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Harrisonburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Harrison, Thomas, House
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District
Harrisonburg
Wilton, Joshua, House
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Hockman, Anthony, House
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Simms, Lucy F., School
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Harrisonburg
Turner Ashby Monument
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Newtown Cemetery
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Rockinghan County Courthouse
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
Old Town Historic District
Harrisonburg (Independent City)
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Frequently asked about Harrisonburg

When does Harrisonburg first appear in the US census?
Harrisonburg, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 5,875.
What is the population of Harrisonburg?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Harrisonburg had a recorded population of 30,707.
How many historic places are in Harrisonburg?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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