Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Harvard, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,598

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.4%5,418

White

39%3,742

Two or More

3.2%311

Black

0.9%87

Other

0.3%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%408

High School Diploma

30.7%1,623

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%344

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%597

Associate's Degree

8.3%437

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%766

Master's Degree

2.8%150

Professional Degree

0.9%50

Doctorate

0.5%25

HS or Higher

83.2%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,400

Median Renti

$1,183

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%1,865

Renter-Occupied

40.3%1,260

Total Units

3,285

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%123

$50K–$100K

4.3%80

$100K–$150K

17.3%323

$150K–$200K

43.8%816

$200K–$300K

26.6%496

$300K–$500K

1.4%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

180

$1,000–$1,250

496

$1,250–$1,500

267

$1,500–$2,000

214

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%88

2000–2009

19.1%627

1990–1999

16.6%546

1980–1989

11.4%374

1970–1979

9.8%322

1960–1969

9.8%322

1950–1959

7.3%241

1940–1949

5.2%172

1939 or earlier

18.1%593

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.6%2,362

Electricity

22.6%707

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%27

Other

0.5%16

Wood

0.4%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,617

Mean Household Incomei

$80,950

Per Capita Incomei

$26,172

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

4,915

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%113

$10K–$15K

1.3%40

$15K–$20K

6.5%203

$20K–$25K

3.1%96

$25K–$30K

1.2%36

$30K–$35K

5.6%174

$35K–$40K

2.8%88

$40K–$45K

8.3%258

$45K–$50K

4.8%151

$50K–$60K

5.8%181

$60K–$75K

12.9%404

$75K–$100K

13.4%418

$100K–$125K

9.4%293

$125K–$150K

10.8%336

$150K–$200K

7.6%238

$200K+

3.1%96

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$469/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing9 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes81% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC15 homes98% occupied$480/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,617/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.8%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

18.6%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.2% of subsidized households are minority

42.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,78418.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,687

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,465

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,543

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

433(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured

Harvard, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026