Harvel: Demographics & People
Harvel's population stands at 201 people, in 77 households. Population shrank 20.9% from 254 (2022) to 201 (2024). Median age 36.2 years. (6.6y younger than Montgomery County; 1.5y younger than Illinois). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 98% White (non-Hispanic). The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.31). 65% of households are family-led. County health: 36% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 35% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 55 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 20.9% from 254 (2022) to 201 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~161 (extrapolated at -10.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 116.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 34,032 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -20.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 254 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 201 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 201 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 116 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.2y is 2.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.2 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 201 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 43 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 56.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 74.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 28 |
| Population under 18 | 43 |
| Median age | 36.2 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 201 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.31 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 252 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 59 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 30.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 81.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 98.5% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 170 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 31 |
| Share born in this state | 84.6% |
| Share born in another state | 15.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 15.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 345 |
Households & Family Composition
77 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 65% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 62 families, 19% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 62 |
| Married couples with children | 12 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 2.59 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 39.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 354 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 66 |
| Family households | 50 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 64.9% (vs Illinois 62.4%) |
| Total households | 77 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 1.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 1.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 27,958 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 28,007 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -49 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 29 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 15 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | IL-15 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Christian |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 19.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17021 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,267 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17021 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 56.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 32,304 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 201, shrinking, family-oriented, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 201 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Christian County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade