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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harvel

Illinois · 203 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Harvel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−14%vs 2000
vs 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1371912452983521990201020202024Harvel
2024201
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.9%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 98.4%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 142.5%(5)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.9%(14)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(11)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.3%(27)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4416.3%(33)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5415.8%(32)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.4%(13)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.4%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 847.9%(16)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2%(4)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,220
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,740 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $444 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harvel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(226)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(203)
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.

Ancestry
German18.9%(38)
American17.4%(35)
Irish6%(12)
English5%(10)
Italian2.5%(5)
French1.5%(3)
Polish1%(2)
Swedish1%(2)
Dutch0.5%(1)
Greek0.5%(1)
Portuguese0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 22.9 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 married34.6%(28)
Married35.8%(29)
Widowed1.2%(1)
Divorced28.4%(23)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(18)
Married38.3%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced39.5%(32)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvel, Illinois?

Harvel, Illinois has about 203 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvel, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvel, Illinois earns about $22,250 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 $24,700, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Harvel, Illinois?

About 13.0% 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 11.8% of people in Harvel, 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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