Harrisonburg (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Harrisonburg (city) is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Harrisonburg (city). Harrisonburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 4.1% in August 2026, against 2.9% in 2019. Employers here counted 31,238 jobs in 2025, down 1.4% from 2019. Electrical contractors employ 194, down 4.9% since 2019 against up 33.4% statewide, at an average $70,015 a year.
Cities and towns in Harrisonburg (city)
Harrisonburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Harrisonburg (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 51,698 | 50,839 | ▼ 1.7% | 36th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 31,668 | 31,238 | ▼ 1.4% | 83rd of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $39,984 | $53,350 | ▲ 33.4% | — |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 204 | 194 | ▼ 4.9% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.9% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.2pts | — |
50,839 people live here, down 1.7% since 2020.
Who powers Harrisonburg (city)
No operating power plant is located in Harrisonburg (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Harrisonburg (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 31,238 | $53,350 | 1.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 194 | $70,015 | 0.86 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Harrisonburg (city)
2 data centers in Harrisonburg (city) are on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Harrisonburg (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Harrisonburg (city), Rockingham County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg (city) | 50,839 | ▼ 1.4% | — | — | 2 | — |
| Rockingham County | 89,316 | ▲ 3.2% | 243 MW | 50 MW | — | — |
More of Virginia
Harrisonburg (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Harrisonburg (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Harrisonburg (city).
What county is Harrisonburg, VA in?
Harrisonburg is in Harrisonburg (city), Virginia. About 50,839 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Harrisonburg (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 31,238 jobs in 2025 against 31,668 in 2019 (-1.4%, BLS QCEW).
Does Harrisonburg (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Harrisonburg (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.