Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Harvey, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,230

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

53.6%10,836

Hispanic/Latino

39.1%7,901

Two or More

2.5%505

White

2.4%486

Asian

2.2%455

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%40

Other

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%610

High School Diploma

33%4,466

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%841

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%2,368

Associate's Degree

5.1%685

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%1,201

Master's Degree

1.7%231

Professional Degree

0.2%22

Doctorate

0.1%16

HS or Higher

77.2%

BA or Higher

10.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$88,100

Median Renti

$960

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%4,324

Renter-Occupied

42.4%3,188

Total Units

9,857

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

23.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.3%617

$50K–$100K

43.5%1,882

$100K–$150K

15.8%684

$150K–$200K

13%564

$200K–$300K

9.4%408

$300K–$500K

2.5%108

$500K–$1M

0.9%41

$1M+

0.5%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

463

$500–$750

504

$750–$1,000

619

$1,000–$1,250

738

$1,250–$1,500

233

$1,500–$2,000

281

$2,000+

109

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%33

2000–2009

5.5%539

1990–1999

5.8%570

1980–1989

5.7%563

1970–1979

12.7%1,255

1960–1969

20.6%2,029

1950–1959

19.4%1,911

1940–1949

6.1%602

1939 or earlier

23.9%2,355

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.2%6,102

Electricity

16.3%1,225

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%96

No Fuel

0.8%63

Other

0.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,429

Mean Household Incomei

$64,099

Per Capita Incomei

$24,272

Poverty Ratei

22.3%

Unemploymenti

13.4%

Labor Forcei

9,767

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

17.4%1,308

$10K–$15K

5.7%426

$15K–$20K

5%378

$20K–$25K

4.8%362

$25K–$30K

5.7%431

$30K–$35K

4.4%331

$35K–$40K

5.1%384

$40K–$45K

5.4%409

$45K–$50K

4.4%329

$50K–$60K

4.3%324

$60K–$75K

3.6%271

$75K–$100K

13.3%999

$100K–$125K

4.6%343

$125K–$150K

6.5%490

$150K–$200K

3.8%282

$200K+

5.9%445

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

672

Residentsi

1,040

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers280 homes93% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8375 homes93% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,429/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

89.6%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

8.7%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.9% of subsidized households are minority

30.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,890

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,456

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

674(4.3% of civilian adults)