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Population Review

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

Harvey covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 3347 people per square mile.

About Harvey, LA

Harvey is a city in Louisiana with a population of 21,710. It ranks #22 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Harvey is $43,524, below the US median of $74,580. 24.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $189,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,196. The homeownership rate of 51.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Harvey reflects 18.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White29.8%
Black or African American44.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management19.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services10.2%
Retail Trade8.3%
Manufacturing8.3%
Construction6.6%
Information5.7%
Public Administration3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.