Virginia

Harrisonburg city

51,814
2020 population
2000
first census record
3
census records

About Harrisonburg city

Harrisonburg city, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 2000, when it recorded a population of 40,468. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 51,814.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Harrisonburg (June 6 1862), Action at Harrisonburg (Turner Ashby's death), Battle of Harrisonburg, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202051,814
201048,914
200040,468
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Harrisonburg city

Military engagements that took place in Harrisonburg city, Virginia.

Engagement at Harrisonburg (June 6 1862)
1862
Action at Harrisonburg (Turner Ashby's death)
1862
Battle of Harrisonburg
1862
Death of Ashby near Harrisonburg June 6 1862
1862
Harrisonburg Cavalry Fight (September 25, 1864)
1864
Cavalry Fight at Harrisonburg
1864

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Frequently asked about Harrisonburg city

When does Harrisonburg city first appear in the US census?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 2000, with a recorded population of 40,468.
What is the population of Harrisonburg city?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harrisonburg city had a recorded population of 51,814.
Were any battles fought in Harrisonburg city?
6 documented military engagements took place in Harrisonburg city, including Engagement at Harrisonburg (June 6 1862), Action at Harrisonburg (Turner Ashby's death), Battle of Harrisonburg.
How many historic places are in Harrisonburg city?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrisonburg city, Virginia.
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