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Harvard

Nebraska · 998 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Harvard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,350. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $35,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

998
+2%since 1990
from 975 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,547 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,512 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+4%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7468639811K1K1990201020202024Harvard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,350
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,077
+38%since 1990
from $9,449 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
24.4% rent
1.2
+18%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian1%(10)
Diversity Score8.4%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(123)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score27.5%(274)
27
+226%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harvard, Nebraska?

Harvard, Nebraska has about 998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Harvard, Nebraska earns about $29,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvard, Nebraska expensive?

In Harvard, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Harvard, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harvard, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvard, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of people in Harvard, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvard, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvard, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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