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Harvest

Alabama · 5,893 residents · 12.333 sq mi
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Harvest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,600. Households here earn about 102% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,893
+93%since 2000
from 3,054 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Harvest
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,929
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,242
+64%since 2000
from $23,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(3,083)
Black32.5%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(368)
Asian1.1%(64)
Other3.8%(225)
Diversity Score72.8%(4,288)
Diversity Score
73
+68%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvest, Alabama?

Harvest, Alabama has about 5,893 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvest, Alabama?

The typical household in Harvest, Alabama earns about $104,929 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 $191,600, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Harvest, Alabama?

About 39.6% 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 8.7% 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 3,769 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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