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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harvey

Louisiana · 22,226 residents · 6.487 sq mi
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Harvey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,100. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,226
+5%since 1990
from 21,222 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,426 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,271 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.9
+7%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,010
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,490 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,885
+52%since 1990
from $9,772 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(12,228)
Black36.6%(7,774)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(737)
Asian4.2%(896)
Diversity Score70.2%(14,897)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(10,075)
Black42.2%(9,370)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,186)
Asian5.2%(1,156)
Diversity Score74.4%(16,542)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey, Louisiana?

Harvey, Louisiana has about 22,226 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvey, Louisiana?

The typical household in Harvey, Louisiana earns about $30,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvey, Louisiana expensive?

In Harvey, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey, Louisiana?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harvey, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvey, Louisiana?

About 23.7% of people in Harvey, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvey, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvey, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,004 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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