Harvey, IL Demographics

A map of Harvey's Population by Race

Harvey, Illinois has an estimated population of 20,230, a less than 1% change from the 20,324 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% Black, 39.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.4% White, 2.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harvey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harvey has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harvey, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harvey is ranked the 122nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Harvey was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harvey's White Population

486 residents of Harvey, or 2.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harvey is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Harvey ranks 1455th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's White population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. White residents' share of Harvey's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Harvey is more White than neighboring Phoenix (1% White), and Riverdale (0.6% White). Harvey is less White than neighboring Dixmoor (10.8% White), East Hazel Crest (21.9% White), and Markham (9.2% White).

Harvey's Black Population

10,836 residents of Harvey, or 53.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harvey is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Harvey ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Harvey's population has decreased from 62.6% to 53.6%.

Harvey is more Black than neighboring Dixmoor (44.5% Black), and East Hazel Crest (52.5% Black). Harvey is less Black than neighboring Phoenix (76.9% Black), Markham (70.4% Black), and Riverdale (89.9% Black).

Harvey's Asian Population

455 residents of Harvey, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harvey is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Harvey ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of Harvey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Harvey is more Asian than neighboring Phoenix (0% Asian), Dixmoor (0% Asian), East Hazel Crest (0% Asian), Markham (0.4% Asian), and Riverdale (0.1% Asian).

Harvey's Hispanic Population

7,901 residents of Harvey, or 39.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harvey is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Harvey ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Harvey's population has increased from 29.7% to 39.1%.

Harvey is more Hispanic than neighboring Phoenix (22% Hispanic), East Hazel Crest (16.4% Hispanic), Markham (17.8% Hispanic), and Riverdale (7.1% Hispanic). Harvey is less Hispanic than neighboring Dixmoor (43.2% Hispanic).

Harvey's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Harvey, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harvey is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Harvey ranks 359th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harvey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Harvey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Phoenix (0% Native American/Other), and Markham (0% Native American/Other). Harvey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dixmoor (0.3% Native American/Other), East Hazel Crest (1.3% Native American/Other), and Riverdale (0.5% Native American/Other).

Harvey's Multiracial Population

505 residents of Harvey, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harvey is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Harvey ranks 1311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harvey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Harvey's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Harvey is more Multiracial than neighboring Phoenix (0.1% Multiracial), Dixmoor (1.2% Multiracial), Markham (2.1% Multiracial), and Riverdale (1.7% Multiracial). Harvey is less Multiracial than neighboring East Hazel Crest (7.9% 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.