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Harvey

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.206
State:
Illinois

Harvey is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. Harvey has a 2026 population of 19,548. Harvey is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,246 in 2020.

The median household income in Harvey is $42,429 with a poverty rate of 22.57%. The median age in Harvey is 36.6 years: 37 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

19.5K
Total Population
3,150
Density (mi²)
-116 -0.59%
Growth

Harvey Population

Harvey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202619,548-116-0.59%
202519,664-117-0.59%
202419,7812341.2%
202319,547-63-0.32%
202219,610-265-1.33%
202119,875-371-1.83%
202020,246-77-0.38%
201924,384-206-0.84%
201824,590-257-1.03%
201724,847-230-0.92%
201625,077-180-0.71%
201525,257-135-0.53%
201425,392-44-0.17%
201325,436270.11%
201225,409570.22%
201125,352740.29%
201025,278-4-0.02%
200030,0002290.77%
199029,771-6,039-16.86%
198035,8101,1743.39%
197034,6365,56519.14%
196029,0718,38840.56%
195020,6832,80515.69%
194017,8781,5049.19%
193016,3747,15877.67%
19209,2161,98927.52%
19107,2271,83233.96%
19005,39500%

Median Age

Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 37 years

Harvey Adults

There are 15,506 adults, (3,250 of whom are seniors) in Harvey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,269 (50.8%)
Male: 9,961 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harvey includes 53.79% Black or African American, 21.82% other race, 5.32% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American10,88153.79%
Other race4,41521.82%
Two or more races3,32916.46%
White1,0775.32%
Asian4552.25%
Native American730.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4,40821.79%
Two or more races2,82413.96%
White5912.92%
Black or African American450.22%
Native American330.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American10,83653.56%
Two or more races5052.5%
White4862.4%
Asian4552.25%
Native American400.2%
Other race70.03%

Harvey Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harvey 's average per capita income is $36,876. Household income levels show a median of $42,429. The poverty rate stands at 22.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,750-
Families$63,866$84,013
Households$42,429$64,099
Non Families$19,289$27,288

$36,876

Average Income

$42,429

Median Household Income

22.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)