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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harvard

Illinois · 5,975 residents · 8.377 sq mi
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Harvard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,882. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 2,021 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,975
−25%vs 2000
vs 7,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
713 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
+9%vs 2000
vs 28.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,882
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,363 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,337
−23%vs 2000
vs $17,253 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$467
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $679 in 2000
US average: $450
59.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
2.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(4,741)
Black0.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(3,023)
Asian1.4%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(4,954)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(5,357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(652)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other10%(600)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,455)
41
−34%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harvard, Illinois?

Harvard, Illinois has about 5,975 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvard, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvard, Illinois earns about $29,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvard, Illinois expensive?

In Harvard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Harvard, Illinois?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harvard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvard, Illinois?

About 7.6% of people in Harvard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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