Population 21,168 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harvey
Household size in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.34 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Harvey are large by national standards, averaging 3.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.34, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 28 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Harvey is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 30.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Harvey (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Harvey
Renters in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Harvey than nationally: 42.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 52.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Harvey, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Harvey is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Harvey has older homes than the great majority of Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $859 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $962 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,060 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$115 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Harvey runs $1,060 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $115 a month since 2006–10, up 12%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Harvey
Bachelor's degrees in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Harvey have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Illinois city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Harvey never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Harvey
| Period | Harvey | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harvey runs well above the national rate: 13.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Harvey compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey | 3.03 | 36.8 | 20.0% | 42.4% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,060 | 10.8% | 76.4% | 13.2% |
| Phoenix | 2.59 | 36.2 | 22.0% | 26.2% | 13.5% | 1967 | $1,248 | 9.0% | 92.4% | 24.4% |
| Dixmoor | 2.94 | 31.2 | 19.3% | 36.0% | 22.8% | 1970 | $1,269 | 7.7% | 84.0% | 6.1% |
| Markham | 3.03 | 34.8 | 25.2% | 24.2% | 8.3% | 1965 | $1,593 | 17.1% | 86.8% | 8.4% |
| Posen | 3.86 | 30.1 | 15.8% | 33.1% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,395 | 12.5% | 81.7% | 5.0% |
| East Hazel Crest | 2.45 | 39.3 | 23.3% | 37.3% | 11.0% | 1963 | $1,311 | 15.8% | 89.8% | 14.7% |
| Riverdale | 2.73 | 28.5 | 39.5% | 66.0% | 17.9% | 1953 | $1,005 | 12.2% | 86.6% | 21.4% |
| Dolton | 2.77 | 40.1 | 21.7% | 27.5% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,579 | 21.6% | 93.8% | 13.2% |
| South Holland | 2.80 | 42.7 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1967 | $2,106 | 24.5% | 91.4% | 11.0% |
| Hazel Crest | 2.70 | 42.8 | 22.6% | 27.6% | 14.1% | 1969 | $1,340 | 27.3% | 90.8% | 12.5% |
| Thornton | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1961 | $1,114 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 12.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Harvey. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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