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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Harvey County

Kansas · 34,024 residents · 539.756 sq mi
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Harvey County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,782. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
34,024
+4%since 2000
from 32,869 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024Harvey County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,782
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,907 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,169
+56%since 2000
from $18,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(28,973)
Black1.5%(502)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,620)
Asian0.5%(169)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(7,672)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(27,349)
Black1.8%(596)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(4,055)
Asian0.8%(260)
Other3.8%(1,292)
Diversity Score39.9%(13,572)
Segregation Score22.4%(7,627)
Diversity Score
40
+71%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harvey County, Kansas?

Harvey County, Kansas has about 34,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harvey County, Kansas earns about $58,782 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 $131,000, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Harvey County, Kansas?

About 32.0% 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 9.9% 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 2,996 residents, a change of about 10 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
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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