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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harvey County

Kansas · 32,869 residents · 539.756 sq mi
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Harvey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,907. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% 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
32,869
+6%since 1990
from 31,028 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 57 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Harvey County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,907
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,715
+47%since 1990
from $12,725 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(29,262)
Black1.6%(487)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,570)
Asian1.2%(369)
Diversity Score23.8%(7,398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(28,973)
Black1.5%(502)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,620)
Asian0.5%(169)
Diversity Score23.3%(7,672)
Diversity Score
23
−2%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.7 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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Compare Harvey County to nearby counties

HARVEY COUNTY VS
Sedgwick County
Income$69,365+70%
Home value$203,300+168%
Population538,433+1503%
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HARVEY COUNTY VS
McPherson County
Income$78,851+93%
Home value$211,200+178%
Population30,064−10%
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HARVEY COUNTY VS
Marion County
Income$64,695+58%
Home value$124,200+63%
Population11,634−65%
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HARVEY COUNTY VS
Reno County
Income$60,645+48%
Home value$132,500+74%
Population61,539+83%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey County, Kansas?

Harvey County, Kansas has about 32,869 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harvey County, Kansas?

The typical household in Harvey County, Kansas earns about $40,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harvey County, Kansas expensive?

In Harvey County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey County, Kansas?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harvey County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harvey County, Kansas?

About 6.4% of people in Harvey County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harvey County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harvey County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,841 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 305Census Tract 303Census Tract 304Census Tract 302Census Tract 301Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 306.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 67114ZIP 67062ZIP 67135ZIP 67056ZIP 67117ZIP 67020ZIP 67151
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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