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Harrisonburg

Louisiana · 348 residents · 0.968 sq mi
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Harrisonburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,089. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 398 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,500. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−53%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+30%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2133585046497951990201020202024Harrisonburg
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,089
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,841
+202%since 2000
from $6,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$309
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+145%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(242)
Black25%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.6%(183)
Diversity Score
53
−17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
65.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

Harrisonburg, Louisiana has about 348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

The typical household in Harrisonburg, Louisiana earns about $15,089 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Harrisonburg, Louisiana?

About 11.2% 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 27.7% 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 134 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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