Harvey County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Harvey County is located in Kansas with a total population of 33,823. It is the 17th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harvey County is 40.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harvey County is $73,269. This is about average than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $173,300. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Harvey County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harvey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.