Harrisonburg Metropolitan Statistical Area
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Location of the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia
Location of the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
Largest cityHarrisonburg
Area
 • Total870.69 sq mi (2,255.1 km2)
 • Land866.34 sq mi (2,243.8 km2)
 • Water4.35 sq mi (11.3 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total135,571 (US: 302nd)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
22801–22803, 22807, 22811, 22812, 22815, 22820, 22821, 22827, 22830–22834, 22840, 22841, 22844, 22846, 22848–22850, 22853, 24441, 24471
Area code540
FIPS code 6-425500

The Harrisonburg Metropolitan Statistical Area is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Virginia as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 135,571 (though a July 1, 2021 estimate placed the population at 135,824).

MSA components

Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia.

One county and one independent city are included in the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2]

Communities

Incorporated places

Census-designated places

Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated.

Other unincorporated places

Independent city

As an independent city, Harrisonburg is not a part of Rockingham County, despite its status as the county seat.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 108,193 people, 38,488 households, and 25,337 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 92.19% White, 3.07% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.36% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $35,349, and the median income for a family was $45,711. Males had a median income of $30,285 versus $22,403 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,847.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. August 12, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Components" (TXT). Metropolitan statistical areas and metropolitan divisions defined by the Office of Management and Budget, November 2007. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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