Harvey is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Harvey has a 2024 population of 21,674. Harvey is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,992 in 2020.
The average household income in Harvey is $64,788 with a poverty rate of 27.32%. The median age in Harvey is 37.4 years: 34.2 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harvey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,722 | 44.78% |
| White | 6,474 | 29.82% |
| Other race | 2,170 | 10% |
| Asian | 1,881 | 8.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,196 | 5.51% |
| Native American | 267 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,593 | 2.5 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 3,409 | 1.21 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 2,729 | 3.37 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 1,933 | 3.43 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 522 | 2.96 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,185 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 693 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,001 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 798 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 5,476 | 36.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,129 | 7.55% |
| Some College | 3,665 | 24.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,718 | 5,776 | 1,399 |
| White | 4,829 | 4,264 | 770 |
| Hispanic | 2,139 | 1,608 | 270 |
| Asian | 1,094 | 889 | 323 |
| Other Race | 1,085 | 815 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 723 | 520 | 83 |
| Native American | 267 | 168 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,884 | $36,661 | $47,825 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,107 | $44,863 | $86,000 |
| High School Graduate | $28,489 | $30,804 | $27,608 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,779 | $34,975 | $21,786 |
| Overall | $33,885 | $35,969 | $30,638 |
| Some College | $34,327 | $40,580 | $32,688 |
$33,885
Average Earnings
$35,969
Average Male
$30,638
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.63% of Harvey residents speak only English, while 25.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,645 | 2,438 | 25.28% |
| Hispanic | 3,871 | 1,751 | 45.23% |
| Other | 2,170 | 1,335 | 61.52% |
| White | 5,997 | 951 | 15.86% |
| Asian | 1,881 | 632 | 33.6% |
| Multiple | 1,182 | 402 | 34.01% |
| Native | 267 | 56 | 20.97% |
27.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.39%
Male Poverty Rate
31.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harvey is Other, with 61.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harvey is White, with 15.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.37% |
| High School | 25.13% |
| Some College | 24.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.35% |
| Female Employed | 16.83% |
| Male Employed | 13.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,857 | $74,075 |
| Households | $43,524 | $64,788 |
| Married Families | $76,740 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,526 | $47,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,110
Number of Veterans
889
Male Veterans
221
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 481 |
| First Gulf War | 272 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 403 |
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 75+ | 246 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 614 | 11.67% |
| Black | 456 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 33 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.47%
Born in Harvey
85.31%
Native Born
14.69%
Foreign Born
8.12%
Non Citizen
6.57%
Naturalized
85.31% of Harvey residents were born in the United States, with 70.47% having been born in Louisiana. 8.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,674 | 94 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 21,580 | 95 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 21,485 | 543 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 20,942 | -50 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 20,992 | -62 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 21,054 | 342 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 20,712 | 401 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 20,311 | 209 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 20,102 | -983 | -4.66% |
| 2015 | 21,085 | -162 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 21,247 | 661 | 3.21% |
| 2013 | 20,586 | 523 | 2.61% |
| 2012 | 20,063 | 365 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 19,698 | -650 | -3.19% |
| 2010 | 20,348 | 0 | 0% |