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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harvey

Iowa · 243 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Harvey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,028. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,300. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−12%vs 2000
vs 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311922543153771990201020202024Harvey
2024174
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.8%(14)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 911.5%(28)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.1%(22)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.6%(16)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.7%(9)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.6%(38)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 449.5%(23)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5418.9%(46)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647%(17)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.2%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 844.9%(12)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.2%(3)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,028
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,515
−25%vs 2000
vs $12,770 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
27.6%
+8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harvey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(276)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(9)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German21.3%(37)
American16.1%(28)
Irish15.5%(27)
English13.8%(24)
Dutch11.5%(20)
French9.2%(16)
Czech3.4%(6)
Welsh3.4%(6)
Norwegian1.1%(2)
Italian0.6%(1)
Polish0.6%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+103%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.1%(13)
Married59.7%(43)
Widowed5.6%(4)
Divorced16.7%(12)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(13)
Married50%(38)
Widowed10.5%(8)
Divorced22.4%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey, Iowa?

Harvey, Iowa has about 243 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvey, Iowa?

The typical household in Harvey, Iowa earns about $24,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvey, Iowa expensive?

In Harvey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,300, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey, Iowa?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harvey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvey, Iowa?

About 27.6% of people in Harvey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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