Harrisonburg city, VA population by race
The table below shows Harrisonburg city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,781 | 71.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,881 | 7.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 212 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 1,676 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3,216 | 6.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,018 | 11.62% |
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Harrisonburg city population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Harrisonburg city has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Harrisonburg city's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Harrisonburg city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.03% are white, 7.49% are Black or African American, 0.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.24% are Asian, 6.21% are some other race and 11.62% are multiracial.
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Harrisonburg city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Harrisonburg city is White with a population of 36,781 (71.03% of the total population).
Harrisonburg city 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Harrisonburg city is White with a population of 36,781 (71.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,018 (11.62% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Harrisonburg city, VA
By ethnicity, 10,762 (20.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 41,022 (79.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Harrisonburg city, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 33,029 (80.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Harrisonburg city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Harrisonburg city's Non-Hispanic population.
Harrisonburg city Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 33,029 | 80.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,610 | 8.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 1,625 | 3.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 358 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,383 | 5.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Harrisonburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,552 (51.59% of the total Hispanic population).
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Harrisonburg city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Harrisonburg city's Hispanic population.
Harrisonburg city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,815 | 26.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,937 | 18.00% |
| Cuban | 458 | 4.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,552 | 51.59% |
Things to know
What percentage of Harrisonburg city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.78% of Harrisonburg city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Harrisonburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,552 (51.59% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Harrisonburg city, VA have?
Harrisonburg city, VA has 3,881 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Harrisonburg city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Harrisonburg city, VA?
With 79.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Harrisonburg city.
That being said, with a 7.49% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Harrisonburg city.
What is the majority race in Harrisonburg city, VA?
With a population of 36,781 (71.03% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Harrisonburg city.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Harrisonburg city, with 7.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates