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Harriston

Virginia · 909 residents · 1.577 sq mi
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Harriston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,631. Population has fallen 44% since 2011, a loss of 728 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $125,400. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
−44%vs 2011
vs 1,637 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
576 / sq mi
−44%vs 2011
vs 1,038 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+26%vs 2011
vs 28.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8361K1K1K2K201020202024Harriston
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,631
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,266 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,963
−28%vs 2011
vs $13,800 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.358 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services17.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $131,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $820 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−28.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.8%
+24.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,559)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(186)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(807)
Black3.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(42)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(185)
Diversity Score
20
+80%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 28.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
98.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
53.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harriston, Virginia?

Harriston, Virginia has about 909 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harriston, Virginia?

The typical household in Harriston, Virginia earns about $30,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harriston, Virginia expensive?

In Harriston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,400, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Harriston, Virginia?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harriston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harriston, Virginia?

About 19.0% of people in Harriston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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