Harvard, NE Demographics

A map of Harvard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	671	692	66.6%	72.8%
Hispanic	315	208	31.3%	21.9%
Multiracial	9	40	0.9%	4.2%
Black	8	2	0.8%	0.2%
Native American/Other	5	6	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Harvard, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,008, an increase from the 951 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.6% White, 31.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harvard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harvard has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harvard, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harvard is ranked the 119th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harvard was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harvard's White Population

671 residents of Harvard, or 66.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harvard is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Harvard ranks 547th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Harvard's population has decreased from 72.8% to 66.6%.

Harvard is less White than neighboring Clay Center (85.5% White), Inland (100% White), Saronville (87% White), Giltner (77% White), and Stockham (100% White).

Harvard's Black Population

8 residents of Harvard, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harvard is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Harvard ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Harvard's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Harvard is more Black than neighboring Inland (0% Black), Saronville (0% Black), Giltner (0% Black), and Stockham (0% Black). Harvard is less Black than neighboring Clay Center (1% Black).

Harvard's Asian Population

0 residents of Harvard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harvard is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Harvard ranks 195th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Harvard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Harvard is less Asian than neighboring Clay Center (0.1% Asian), and Giltner (9.4% Asian).

Harvard's Hispanic Population

315 residents of Harvard, or 31.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harvard is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Harvard ranks 30th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Harvard's population has increased from 21.9% to 31.3%.

Harvard is more Hispanic than neighboring Clay Center (8% Hispanic), Inland (0% Hispanic), Saronville (0% Hispanic), Giltner (8.5% Hispanic), and Stockham (0% Hispanic).

Harvard's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Harvard, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harvard is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Harvard ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harvard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Harvard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Inland (0% Native American/Other), Saronville (0% Native American/Other), Giltner (0% Native American/Other), and Stockham (0% Native American/Other). Harvard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clay Center (1% Native American/Other).

Harvard's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Harvard, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harvard is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harvard ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Harvard's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.9%.

Harvard is more Multiracial than neighboring Inland (0% Multiracial), and Stockham (0% Multiracial). Harvard is less Multiracial than neighboring Clay Center (4.4% Multiracial), Saronville (13% Multiracial), and Giltner (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.