Harvard, Illinois
Harvard: Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
About
Harvard is a city located in the county of McHenry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,447. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,979 inhabitants.
The city was created 388 years ago in 1635.
Quick Facts about Harvard
| Population : | 8,979 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | McHenry County |
| Instagram username : | harvard |
| Twitter username : | Harvard |
| Postal code : | 02138 |
| Official name : | Harvard University |
| Has part : | Pforzheimer House, Lowell House, Leverett House, Kirkland House, Harvard University, Quincy House, Winthrop House, Currier House, Cabot House, Adams House, Dunster House |
| Named for : | John Harvard |
| Altitude : | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1636 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:06:36 (16th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -5.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harvard is located at 42°25'20"N 88°36'49"W (42.4222400, -88.6137100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harvard decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,447 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,397 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,354 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,279 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,237 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,204 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,150 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,132 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,112 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,060 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,979 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,024 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,657 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,739 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 30.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 20.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 637 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
Harvard zip code is 60033.
County name: McHenry, County
fips: 17111
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $785,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,762 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $897 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,836 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,125 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,166 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 149,750 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 478,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 245,077 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,590 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $84,352 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,619 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,122 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 817 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 857 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,706 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 107 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,858 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,883.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.74 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $308,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,755 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $575 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,488 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,012 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,236 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,536 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 444,661 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,359 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,436 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,292 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,375 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,801 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,189 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,025 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 219 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,993 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,411.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.88 |
Schools in Harvard
College & universities near Harvard, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147004 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake (IL) | 60012-2761 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harvard, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Harvard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Post Office | Harvard (IL) | 60033 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Harvard , Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts with a population of 6,618 people.
- Harvard , Nebraska city in Clay County, Nebraska with a population of 966 people.
Other cities in McHenry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McHenry County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 39,642 | City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA |
| Algonquin | 30,730 | Village in Illinois |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,345 | Village in Illinois |
| Huntley | 27,256 | Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States |
| McHenry | 27,100 | City in Illinois |
| Cary | 17,929 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Chemung | 8,702 | Township in McHenry County, Illinois |
| Marengo | 7,377 | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States |
| Johnsburg | 6,310 | Village in United States of America |
| Lakemoor | 5,912 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Spring Grove | 5,679 | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fox River Grove | 4,518 | City in United States of America |
| Lawrence | 4,380 | Township in Lawrence County, Illinois |
| Wonder Lake | 3,837 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,454 | Census designated place |
| Coral | 3,416 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Harvard distances to largest Illinois cities
