Harvey, Illinois Population 2022
Harvey is a city located in Cook County Illinois. Harvey has a 2020 population of 19,332. Harvey is currently declining at a rate of -2.50% annually and its population has decreased by -4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,324 in 2010.
The average household income in Harvey is $45,658 with a poverty rate of 31.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $940 per month, and the median house value is $72,600. The median age in Harvey is 35.2 years, 32.4 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Harvey Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harveywas:
- Black or African American: 65.33%
- White: 20.62%
- Two or more races: 6.10%
- Other race: 5.95%
- Asian: 2.01%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,009 | 20.62% |
| Black or African American | 15,871 | 65.33% |
| Asian | 489 | 2.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,445 | 5.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1,481 | 6.10% |
Harvey Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,657 | 2.77 | 51.8 |
| Married | 2,415 | 3.93 | 78.4 |
| Male | 393 | 3.64 | 77.1 |
| Female | 2,684 | 3.55 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 3,165 | 1.13 | 39.7 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,235 | 8.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,770 | 11.69% |
| High School Graduate | 5,638 | 37.25% |
| Some College | 3,959 | 26.15% |
| Associates Degree | 839 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,215 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 481 | 3.18% |
Harvey Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 269 | 241 | 126 |
| White | 724 | 641 | 93 |
| Black | 10,610 | 9,378 | 1,325 |
| 2+ Races | 704 | 519 | 85 |
| Other Race | 847 | 437 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 3,331 | 1,686 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 89.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.84%.
$28,543
Average Earnings
$30,440
Average Male
$26,452
Average Female
Harvey Language by Age
Harvey Language
76.33% of Harvey residents speak only English, while 23.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.64% of the population.
Harvey Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 489 | 258 | 52.76% |
| White | 806 | 280 | 34.74% |
| Hispanic | 6,555 | 2,159 | 32.94% |
| Black | 15,763 | 4,728 | 29.99% |
| Other | 719 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,481 | 281 | 18.97% |
31.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.92%
Male Poverty Rate
33.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harvey
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harvey is Asian, with 52.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harvey is Multiple, with 18.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.85%.
Harvey Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Harvey Married by Age and Sex
Harvey Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Harvey Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 2.21% |
| Black | 711 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.12% |
Harvey Veterans by Education
7.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
60%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.46%
Born in Harvey
85.15%
Native Born
14.85%
Foreign Born
8.57%
Non Citizen
6.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.15% of Harvey residents were born in the United States, with 72.46% having been born in Illinois. 8.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 5,395 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 7,227 | 1,832 | 2.97% |
| 1920 | 9,216 | 1,989 | 2.46% |
| 1930 | 16,374 | 7,158 | 5.92% |
| 1940 | 17,878 | 1,504 | 0.88% |
| 1950 | 20,683 | 2,805 | 1.47% |
| 1960 | 29,071 | 8,388 | 3.46% |
| 1970 | 34,636 | 5,565 | 1.77% |
| 1980 | 35,810 | 1,174 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 29,771 | -6,039 | -1.83% |
| 2000 | 30,000 | 229 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 25,282 | -4,718 | -1.70% |
| 2011 | 24,786 | -496 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 24,290 | -496 | -2.00% |
| 2013 | 23,794 | -496 | -2.04% |
| 2014 | 23,298 | -496 | -2.08% |
| 2015 | 22,802 | -496 | -2.13% |
| 2016 | 22,306 | -496 | -2.18% |
| 2017 | 21,810 | -496 | -2.22% |
| 2018 | 21,314 | -496 | -2.27% |
| 2019 | 20,818 | -496 | -2.33% |
| 2020 | 20,324 | -494 | -2.37% |
| 2021 | 19,828 | -496 | -2.44% |
| 2022 | 19,332 | -496 | -2.50% |