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Harvey

Illinois · 20,324 residents · 6.206 sq mi
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Harvey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,635. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 9,676 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,600. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,324
−32%since 2000
from 30,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,275 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 4,834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+30%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Harvey
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,635
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,919
+53%since 2000
from $12,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(1,903)
Black79.1%(23,732)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(3,834)
Asian0.3%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(12,563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(591)
Black62.6%(12,729)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(6,040)
Asian2.4%(490)
Other2.1%(427)
Diversity Score64.4%(13,091)
Diversity Score
64
+54%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey, Illinois?

Harvey, Illinois has about 20,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvey, Illinois?

The typical household in Harvey, Illinois earns about $32,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvey, Illinois expensive?

In Harvey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harvey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvey, Illinois?

About 31.1% of people in Harvey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvey, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,443 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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