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Harvest

Alabama · 5,955 residents · 12.333 sq mi
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Harvest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,910. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,955
+95%since 2000
from 3,054 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+16%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Harvest
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,910
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,555
+74%since 2000
from $23,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+11%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+61%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(2,317)
Black18.8%(573)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian1.1%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(1,324)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53%(3,159)
Black26.9%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino8%(478)
Asian1.4%(86)
Other10.6%(632)
Diversity Score78.6%(4,678)
Diversity Score
79
+81%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvest, Alabama?

Harvest, Alabama has about 5,955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvest, Alabama?

The typical household in Harvest, Alabama earns about $101,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvest, Alabama expensive?

In Harvest, Alabama, the median home is worth about $281,300, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Harvest, Alabama?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harvest, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvest, Alabama?

About 11.3% of people in Harvest, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvest, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvest, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,831 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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