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Harvey, Iowa
The old school in Harvey
The old school in Harvey
Location of Harvey, Iowa
Location of Harvey, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Marion
Area
 • Total 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2)
 • Land 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 236
 • Density 348.60/sq mi (134.59/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50119
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-34860
GNIS feature ID 2394318

Harvey is a small city located in Marion County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, the city had a population of 236 people.

Geography of Harvey

HarveyIowaPark
Orbra Geery Memorial Park in Harvey

Harvey is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 1.75 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population and People

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 346 —    
1920 422 +22.0%
1930 348 −17.5%
1940 418 +20.1%
1950 346 −17.2%
1960 270 −22.0%
1970 217 −19.6%
1980 275 +26.7%
1990 235 −14.5%
2000 277 +17.9%
2010 235 −15.2%
2020 236 +0.4%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

How Many People Live Here?

In 2020, the census counted 236 people living in Harvey. This means there were about 134 people per square kilometer (348 per square mile). The city had 94 households and 65 families.

Most of the people in Harvey are White. A small percentage of the population identifies as being from two or more races. About 3% of the people living in Harvey are Hispanic or Latino.

Age and Gender in Harvey

The average age of people in Harvey in 2020 was 47 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 20 years old. Around 24.6% were 65 years or older. This shows a mix of different age groups living in the city.

When it comes to gender, Harvey had slightly more males than females in 2020. About 53.4% of the population was male, and 46.6% was female.

Education in Harvey

The Knoxville Community School District is responsible for the public schools in Harvey. This district helps make sure that students in the area get a good education.

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See also

In Spanish: Harvey (Iowa) para niños

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