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Harvel

Illinois · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.72 sq mi
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Harvel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $55,000. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−14%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1371912452983521990201020202024Harvel
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,676
+63%since 2000
from $15,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−14%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.9%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(226)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(7)
Diversity Score
4
−42%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvel, Illinois?

Harvel, Illinois has about 201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvel, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvel, Illinois earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvel, Illinois expensive?

In Harvel, Illinois, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Harvel, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harvel, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvel, Illinois?

About 23.9% of people in Harvel, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvel, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvel, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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