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Harvel

Illinois · 178 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−24%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1371912452983521990201020202024Harvel
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,360
+17%since 2000
from $15,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score8.6%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+35%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvel, Illinois?

Harvel, Illinois has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvel, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvel, Illinois earns about $37,500 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Harvel, Illinois?

About 5.0% 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 14.8% 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 25 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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