Population & Demographics

Population Data
The current total population of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is approx. 115,100, including a civilian labor force of over 64,000.
For complete demographic information for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley, visit the Regional Data Center or U.S. Census websites.
   

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metro Population Growth (2000-2007)

 

Population Growth from 2000-2007

 

 

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Population Projections (2010 & 2020)

 

Population Projections

 

 

Average Weekly Wages (2003-2007)

 

Average Wages in Harrisonburg

 

Average Wages in Rockingham County

 

 

Taxable Sales Summary Report

 

Virginia Commonwealth Taxable Sales During the Year, Ending December 31

Taxable Sales

 

Technology Employment


Objective: Expand local job opportunities within the information technology and finance/insurance/real estate industry sectors.

Performance Indicator: New jobs created in Harrisonburg resulting from business relocations, local expansions, and home-grown startups in these industry target sectors.

 

Technology Employment

 

  

5-Year Relative High-Tech Growth (1999-2004)

 

Hi-Tech Growth

 

 

High-Tech Concentration (2004)

 

Hi-tech Concentration

 

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