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Harvey

Louisiana · 22,236 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 $45,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,236
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22,226 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,428 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+14%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024Harvey
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,048
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,307
+70%since 2000
from $14,885 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(10,075)
Black42.2%(9,370)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,186)
Asian5.2%(1,156)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.4%(16,542)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(6,489)
Black43.6%(9,705)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(3,717)
Asian6.5%(1,451)
Other1.3%(282)
Diversity Score84.4%(18,759)
Diversity Score
84
+13%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey, Louisiana?

Harvey, Louisiana has about 22,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvey, Louisiana?

The typical household in Harvey, Louisiana earns about $45,048 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 $151,800, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey, Louisiana?

About 17.3% 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 17.7% 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 1,014 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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