Harrisonburg, VA Employment

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21%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
11%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$23,580$34,967$29,829
Median household income$49,117$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$75,412$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$34,608$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$24,687$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$12,876$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level25.5%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Harrisonburg is 21% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Harrisonburg is 11% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Harrisonburg is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Harrisonburg is 69% higher than the national average

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      $32,741 $49,117 $98,234
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Harrisonburg median earnings by income bracket

      Harrisonburg employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.0%9.0%
      Manufacturing sector18.4%18.4%
      Financial & insurance services1.7%1.7%
      Wholesale & retail services13.9%13.9%
      Public administration2.1%2.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.7%3.7%
      Education, health & social services17.4%17.4%
      Other31.4%31.4%

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      Source: The Harrisonburg, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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