Harcourt, Iowa Population 2024

252

Harcourt is a city located in Webster County Iowa. Harcourt has a 2024 population of 252. Harcourt is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 264 in 2020.

The average household income in Harcourt is $48,904 with a poverty rate of 26.94%. The median age in Harcourt is 51.5 years: 33 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.

Harcourt Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harcourt was:

  • White: 97.46%
  • Two or more races: 1.52%
  • Other race: 1.02%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
State
Iowa
Land Area (mi²)
1.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
249.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.55% (-12)
The current population of Harcourt, Iowa is 252 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 264.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White19297.46%
Two or more races31.52%
Other race21.02%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Harcourt Population by Race

Harcourt Population Pyramid 2024

Harcourt Median Age

51.5

Total

33

Male

58.3

Female

Harcourt Adults

There are 164 adults, (51 of whom are seniors) in Harcourt.

Harcourt Age Dependency

74.3

Age Dependency Ratio

45.1

Old Age Dependency Ratio

29.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Harcourt Sex Ratio

Female9950.25%
Male9849.75%

Harcourt Population by Age

Harcourt Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1111.7780.219.8
Non Family651.1170.829.2
Married332.971000
Female121.927525
Male141000

2.63

Average Family Size

1.77

Average Household Size

80.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Harcourt Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade117.91%
Associates Degree1510.79%
Bachelors Degree64.32%
Graduate Degree32.16%
High School Graduate6244.6%
Less Than 9th Grade53.6%
Some College3726.62%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Harcourt Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Harcourt Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White1361229
Hispanic200
2+ Races110

The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.62%.

Harcourt Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$91,250$0$0
Graduate Degree$0$0$0
High School Graduate$46,000$47,500$13,750
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$26,250$48,750$0
Some College$0$61,250$0

$26,250

Average Earnings

$48,750

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Harcourt Earnings by Educational Attainment

Harcourt Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Harcourt Language

96.89% of Harcourt residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.

Harcourt Language

Harcourt Poverty by Race

rate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1865026.88%
Hispanic4250%

26.94%

Overall Poverty Rate

11.7%

Male Poverty Rate

41.41%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Harcourt

The race most likely to be in poverty in Harcourt is Hispanic, with 50% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Harcourt is White, with 26.88% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.46%.

Harcourt Poverty

rate

Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade43.75%
Some College38.46%
High School27.42%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Harcourt Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed4.44%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed36.84%
Female Unemployed0%

Harcourt Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Harcourt Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families$75,000$73,685
Households-$48,904
Married Families$83,958$-999,999,999
Non Families-$31,366

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Harcourt Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

42.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.0%

Male Marriage Rate

37.2%

Female Marriage Rate

Harcourt Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Harcourt Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Harcourt Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Harcourt Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

7

Number of Veterans

7

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
First Gulf War3
Vietnam2
Second Gulf War1
Korea0
World War II0

Harcourt Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
55 to 643
65 to 742
35 to 541
75+1
18 to 340

Harcourt Veterans by Age

count

Name
Veterans
% of Total
White60.037267080745341616
2+ Races11

Harcourt Veterans by Race

Harcourt Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

14.29%

Veteran Poverty Rate

14.29%

Veteran Disability Rate

Harcourt Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

61.1%

Labor Force Participation

61.1%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Harcourt Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Harcourt Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Harcourt Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

80.2%

Born in Harcourt

97.97%

Native Born

2.03%

Foreign Born

1.02%

Non Citizen

1.02%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

97.97% of Harcourt residents were born in the United States, with 80.2% having been born in Iowa. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Harcourt Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
2029237-3-1.25%
2028240-3-1.23%
2027243-3-1.22%
2026246-3-1.2%
2025249-3-1.19%
2024252-3-1.18%
2023255-2-0.78%
2022257-6-2.28%
2021263-1-0.38%
2020264-14-5.04%
2019278-4-1.42%
2018282-5-1.74%
2017287-1-0.35%
2016288-2-0.69%
2015290-2-0.68%
2014292-2-0.68%
2013294-1-0.34%
2012295-5-1.67%
2011300-2-0.66%
201030200%

Harcourt Population by Year