Kansas

Harvey

34,024
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Harvey

Harvey, Kansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 11,451. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 34,024.

Its recorded population peaked at 34,684 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Newton Massacre, and 24 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202034,024
201034,684
200032,869
199031,028
198030,531
197027,236
196025,865
195021,698
194021,712
193022,120
192020,744
191019,200
190017,591
189017,601
188011,451
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Harvey

Military engagements that took place in Harvey, Kansas.

Newton Massacre
1871

Historic places in Harvey

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harvey, Kansas.

Mennonite Settler Statue
Newton
Carnegie Library
Newton
Newton Stadium
Newton
Santa Fe Depot
Newton
Halstead Santa Fe Depot
Halstead
Warkentin House
Newton
Warkentin, Bernhard, Homestead
Halstead
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Frequently asked about Harvey

When does Harvey first appear in the US census?
Harvey, Kansas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 11,451.
What is the population of Harvey?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harvey had a recorded population of 34,024.
When did Harvey's population peak?
Harvey's recorded population peaked at 34,684 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Harvey?
1 documented military engagement took place in Harvey, including Newton Massacre.
How many historic places are in Harvey?
24 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harvey, Kansas.
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