Harvey County Summary

Life in Harvey County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harvey County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harvey County:

  • The population in Harvey County is 33,959.

  • The median home value in Harvey County is $167,297.

  • The median income in Harvey County is $70,685.

  • The median rent in Harvey County is $857.

  • The unemployment rate in Harvey County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Harvey County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Harvey County is 74.2° and there are 80.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harvey County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harvey County

Newton, KS Population 18,527

Hesston, KS Population 3,703

Halstead, KS Population 2,243

North Newton, KS Population 2,105

Sedgwick, KS Population 1,465

Burrton, KS Population 846

Walton, KS Population 289

Map Of Harvey County

Harvey County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Harvey County is 74.2°.

  • There are 77.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.1 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:18 hours of sun each day in Harvey County.

StatHarvey County
Mean High74.2
Nice Days77.0
Rainfall80.1
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours6:18
74.2°
Average High
80.1
Inches of Rain

Harvey County Photos

Hesston Alliman
Source: Wikipedia User JonHarder | GFDL
Hesston Mary Miller Library
Source: Wikipedia User JonHarder | GFDL
Newton City Hallc Kansas
Source: Wikipedia User Erinmcd | GFDL
Newtonkslibrary
Source: Public Domain
Newtonc Kansas
Source: Public Domain
Newton Blue Sky
Source: Wikipedia

Harvey County Demographics

Population over time in Harvey County

The current population in Harvey County is 33,959. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,006 -1.2%
2021 34,434 -0.2%
2020 34,503 -

Gender in Harvey County

  • Harvey County is 50.9% female with 17,280 female residents.

  • Harvey County is 49.1% male with 16,679 male residents.

Female
50.9% (17,280)
Male
49.1% (16,679)
Gender Harvey County KS USA
Female 50.9% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harvey County

Harvey County is:

  • 81.0% White with 27,502 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 525 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 266 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 86 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 1,261 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.6% Hispanic with 4,274 Hispanic residents.

White
81.0% (27,502)
African American
1.5% (525)
American Indian
0.1% (27)
Asian
0.8% (266)
Hawaiian
0.1% (18)
Other
0.3% (86)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,261)
Hispanic
12.6% (4,274)

Table: Harvey County By Race

Race Harvey County KS USA
White 81.0% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.6% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Harvey County, Kansas

  • 2.8% of households in Harvey County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Harvey County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Harvey County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Harvey County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Harvey County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.5% of households in Harvey County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Harvey County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Harvey County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Harvey County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Harvey County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (938)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (1,153)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (2,168)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (2,861)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (3,909)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.5% (7,293)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (5,386)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (6,263)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (2,627)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (1,356)
Income Harvey County KS USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.5% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harvey County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Harvey County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Harvey County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Harvey County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Harvey County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Harvey County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Harvey County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Harvey County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harvey County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Harvey County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,697)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,358)
High School / GED
25% (8,489)
Some College
25% (8,489)
Associate's Degree
11% (3,735)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (7,131)
Master's Degree
7% (2,377)
Professional Degree
1% (339)
Doctorate Degree
1% (339)
Education Harvey County KS USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 25% 26% 26%
Some College 25% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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