Harvey, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Harvey, Louisiana is 21,710 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $43,524, the median home value is $189,700, and the median age is 37.4.
21,710
Population
3347
People / sq mi
$43,524
Median Income
$189,700
Median Home Value
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Harvey covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 3347 people per square mile.
About Harvey, LA
The poverty rate is what most separates Harvey from the typical city: 24.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 21,710 residents, Harvey is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #22 among cities in Louisiana by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $43,524, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.0%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $189,700, with typical rent around $1,196.
College attainment is 18.7%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Harvey: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.8% |
| Black or African American | 44.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,524
Median Household Income
$27,147
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$189,700
Median Home Value
$1,196
Median Rent
51.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.5%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
81.7%
Public Transit
3.2%
Work From Home
31.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.9%
Foreign Born
74.6%
Non-English at Home
6.9%
Veterans
17.9%
With Disability
83.2%
Health Insurance
89.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 10.2% |
| Retail Trade | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harvey, Louisiana has a population of 21,710 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Harvey, Louisiana is $43,524, with 24.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Harvey, Louisiana is $189,700, with median monthly rent at $1,196 and a homeownership rate of 51.5%.
The median age in Harvey, Louisiana is 37.4 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.