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Harrisonburg

Louisiana · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 0.968 sq mi
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Harrisonburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 459 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $207,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−62%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+49%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2133585046497951990201020202024Harrisonburg
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,663
+792%since 2000
from $6,242 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.580
+11%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,300
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+94%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(324)
Black54.8%(409)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(255)
Black7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(12)
Diversity Score25.5%(73)
Diversity Score
25
−60%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2017
from 41.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

Harrisonburg, Louisiana has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

The typical household in Harrisonburg, Louisiana earns about $51,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrisonburg, Louisiana expensive?

In Harrisonburg, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $207,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrisonburg, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

About 22.6% of people in Harrisonburg, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrisonburg, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrisonburg, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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