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Harriston

Virginia · 948 residents · 1.577 sq mi
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Harriston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,783. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 245 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $194,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
−21%since 2019
from 1,193 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
601 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 756 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2019
from 35.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8361K1K1K2K201020202024Harriston
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,783
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,104 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,737
Unchangedsince 2019
from $31,692 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,120)
Black1.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(45)
Diversity Score14.6%(174)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(793)
Black3.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.1%(267)
Diversity Score
28
+93%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+37%since 2019
from 25.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
Female
46.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harriston, Virginia?

Harriston, Virginia has about 948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harriston, Virginia?

The typical household in Harriston, Virginia earns about $75,783 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 $194,200.

How educated are people in Harriston, Virginia?

About 7.8% 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 0.0% of people in Harriston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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