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Harvey

Iowa · 235 residents · 0.677 sq mi
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Harvey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−15%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+28%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311922543153771990201020202024Harvey
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,461
+68%since 2000
from $12,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance26.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(276)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other13.3%(31)
Diversity Score30.1%(71)
Diversity Score
30
+3243%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey, Iowa?

Harvey, Iowa has about 235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvey, Iowa?

The typical household in Harvey, Iowa earns about $37,500 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 $54,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey, Iowa?

About 7.8% 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 11.7% of people in Harvey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvey, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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