Demographics & People — Harvey, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,831 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 7,145 |
| Family Households | 4,289 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5785 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,009 |
| Black or African American | 11,352 |
| Asian | 455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,860 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 15,265 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,544 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,076 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,929 |
| American | 447 |
| German | 259 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 203 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 184 |
| Irish | 172 |
| Polish | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 12,538 |
| Spanish | 5,861 |
| Population 5+ | 19,160 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 700 |
| Population 18+ | 15,261 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harvey, Illinois.