Harvard is a city located in Clay County Nebraska. Harvard has a 2024 population of 944. Harvard is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 948 in 2020.
The average household income in Harvard is $70,888 with a poverty rate of 16.55%. The median age in Harvard is 35.9 years: 35.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harvard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 848 | 80.3% |
| Other race | 124 | 11.74% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 422 | 2.43 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 213 | 2.63 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.21 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 89 | 3.18 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 23 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 6.41% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 8.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 6.85% |
| High School Graduate | 236 | 34.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 8.16% |
| Some College | 190 | 27.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 463 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 111 | 14 |
| Other Race | 65 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 15 |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,625 | $0 | $40,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $26,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $45,625 | $27,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,875 | $36,406 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,019 | $53,021 | $28,413 |
| Some College | $48,977 | $70,250 | $31,250 |
$37,019
Average Earnings
$53,021
Average Male
$28,413
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.54% of Harvard residents speak only English, while 19.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 298 | 91 | 30.54% |
| White | 713 | 79 | 11.08% |
| Multiple | 76 | 39 | 51.32% |
| Other | 124 | 9 | 7.26% |
16.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.72%
Male Poverty Rate
20.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harvard is Multiple, with 51.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harvard is Other, with 7.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.68% |
| High School | 13.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 16.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,829 | $74,954 |
| Households | $68,810 | $70,888 |
| Married Families | $86,164 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $48,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 4.65% |
| Other Race | 2 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
63.73%
Born in Harvard
87.5%
Native Born
12.5%
Foreign Born
7.48%
Non Citizen
5.02%
Naturalized
87.5% of Harvard residents were born in the United States, with 63.73% having been born in Nebraska. 7.48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 939 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 940 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 941 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 942 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 943 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 944 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 945 | 13 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 932 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 924 | -24 | -2.53% |
| 2020 | 948 | -19 | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 967 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 966 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 962 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 954 | -22 | -2.25% |
| 2015 | 976 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 979 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 984 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 987 | -12 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 999 | -14 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 1,013 | 0 | 0% |