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Harvard

Nebraska · 1,013 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Harvard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,013
+2%since 2000
from 998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,571 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.9
−5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7468639811K1K1990201020202024Harvard
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,307
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,048
+23%since 2000
from $13,077 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
10.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$459
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
38.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
28.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
27.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.3
+7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(123)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(757)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(240)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.5%(471)
46
+69%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
18.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
47.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
11.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Harvard, Nebraska?

Harvard, Nebraska has about 1,013 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harvard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Harvard, Nebraska earns about $41,307 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Harvard, Nebraska?

About 8.3% 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 10.2% 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 38 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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