Harvey County, KS

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2023 Population

33,823

0.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.2

0.741% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.96%

17.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$73,269

3.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$173,300

8.24% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,660

0.686% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Harvey County, KS had a population of 33.8k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $73,269. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Harvey County, KS declined from 33,959 to 33,823, a −0.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,685 to $73,269, a 3.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harvey County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.15%), White (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.96%).

None of the households in Harvey County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Harvey County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harvey County, KS are Hesston College (107 degrees awarded in 2022) and Bethel College-North Newton (71 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Harvey County, KS was $173,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Harvey County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Harvey County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Harvey County, KS borders Butler County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Marion County, KS, Reno County, KS, and Sedgwick County, KS.

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Population & Diversity

Harvey County, KS is home to a population of 33.8k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.16% of Harvey County, KS residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2023, there were 19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Harvey County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Harvey County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Harvey County, KS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harvey County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harvey County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.5k ± 245
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 257
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.4k ± 393

12.1%

Hispanic Population

4.1k people

12.1% of the people in Harvey County, KS are hispanic (4.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harvey County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

3.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

3.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.1k people

As of 2023, 3.16% of Harvey County, KS residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harvey County, KS was 3.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harvey County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
508 ± 139
Gulf War (2001-)
438 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
354 ± 143

Harvey County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harvey County, KS employs 16.7k people. The largest industries in Harvey County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,897 people), Manufacturing (2,855 people), and Educational Services (1,751 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,140), Wholesale Trade ($65,081), and Finance & Insurance ($62,852).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.7k

2023 Value

± 978

−0.686%

1 Year decline

± 8.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harvey County, KS declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 16.8k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harvey County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,671 people), Management Occupations (1,552 people), and Production Occupations (1,522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harvey County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2023 Value

± 978

−0.686%

1 Year decline

± 8.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harvey County, KS declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 16.8k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harvey County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,897 people), Manufacturing (2,855 people), and Educational Services (1,751 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harvey County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Harvey County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,392

Median earning men ± $4,368

$33,003

Median earning women ± $2,944

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,435), Wholesale Trade ($65,726), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,936).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,754), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,250), and Public Administration ($47,639).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

77
Other Services (except Public Administration)
66
Health Care and Social Assistance
59
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$219k
Manufacturing
$120k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$40.4k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Harvey County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.2%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Harvey County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Harvey County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Harvey County, KS awarded 178 degrees. The student population of Harvey County, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 408 male students and 414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Harvey County, KS are White (110 and 67.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22 and 13.5%), Black or African American (17 and 10.4%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.07%).

The largest universities in Harvey County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Hesston College (107 and 60.1%) and Bethel College-North Newton (71 and 39.9%).

The most popular majors in Harvey County, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (58 and 32.6%), Registered Nursing (45 and 25.3%), and General Studies (13 and 7.3%).

The median tuition cost in Harvey County, KS for private four year colleges is $30,661.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Harvey County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 822 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 822 students enrolled in Harvey County, KS, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 438 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
General Business
13 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Harvey County, KS was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Harvey County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hesston College
107 degrees awarded
Bethel College-North Newton
71 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hesston College with 107 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 71 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Harvey County, KS, which is 0.664 times less than the 107 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 110 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,661) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harvey County, KS was $173,300 in 2023, which is 0.571 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $160,100 to $173,300, a 8.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Harvey County, KS is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Harvey County, KS have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harvey County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Harvey County, KS is $73,269. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Harvey County, KS was Census Tract 303 with a value of $75,517, followed by Census Tract 301 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $73,933 and $73,686.

In 2023, 9.74% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harvey County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.756%.

Housing

Property

$173,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,697

$9,371

Median Property Taxes

±$730

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harvey County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harvey County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.5% of the housing units in Harvey County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harvey County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 303
Census Tract 301
Census Tract 305

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Harvey County, KS was Census Tract 303 with a value of $75,517, followed by Census Tract 301 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $73,933 and $73,686.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Harvey County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,269

Median Household Income

± $5,024

13.5k

Number of Households

± 844

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.5k households in Harvey County, KS grew to $73,269 from the previous year's value of $70,685.

The following chart displays the households in Harvey County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harvey County, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Worked At Home (8.5%)
Carpooled (7.68%)

In 2023, 78.6% of workers in Harvey County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harvey County, KS have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Harvey County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harvey County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harvey County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harvey County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.74% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harvey County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.756%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harvey County, KS (2.59k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harvey County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Harvey County, KS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Harvey County, KS has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harvey County, KS see 1182 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year (1230 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,182 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harvey County, KS

Primary care physicians in Harvey County, KS see an average of 1,182 patients per year. This represents a 3.9% decrease from the previous year (1,230 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harvey County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.89%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harvey County, KS grew by 4.37% from 8.52% to 8.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harvey County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.2 in Harvey County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harvey County, KS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.3% in Harvey County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Harvey County, KS.