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Harvard

Illinois · 9,469 residents · 8.377 sq mi
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Harvard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,931. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,469
+18%since 2000
from 7,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+11%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,931
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,363 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,313
+18%since 2000
from $17,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(3,885)
Black0.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(5,214)
Asian0.8%(75)
Other0.7%(66)
Diversity Score63.8%(6,042)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvard, Illinois?

Harvard, Illinois has about 9,469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvard, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvard, Illinois earns about $51,931 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Harvard, Illinois?

About 10.6% 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 16.0% of people in Harvard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvard, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvard, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,494 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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