Harvey, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Harvey, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,190 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3031.9 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.19% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,500 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Harvey grew by 0.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,190 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Harvey is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.9% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,407 20.8% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,548 21.5% -0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,634 21.9% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,326 15.7% -1.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Harvey and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.4% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Harvey has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,971 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Harvey is about 18% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $224,731 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Harvey is about 15.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,186 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Harvey spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.4 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.8 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,041 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,125 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,611 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Harvey is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Harvey has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Harvey has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Harvey | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.1 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.2% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.8% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Harvey, LA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Harvey, LA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey, LA | 21,190 | $49,971 #2/3 | $224,731 #1/3 | 23.4 min #2/3 |
| Terrytown, LA | 25,652 | $53,196 | $204,404 | 23.6 min |
| Marrero, LA | 27,394 | $41,787 | $130,649 | 20.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harvey, Louisiana.
How many people live in Harvey, Louisiana?
About 21,190 people live in Harvey, Louisiana, in 8,500 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Harvey, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Harvey, Louisiana has 3,032 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 35 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Harvey, Louisiana an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($224,731 against $49,971), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,186 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Harvey, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Harvey, Louisiana is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Harvey, Louisiana have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in Harvey, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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