Harvey County, Kansas
Harvey County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Harvey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,684 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,291 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newton. The county was created 154 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Harvey County at a glance
Harvey County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
NewtonPopulation 18,744
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Harvey County
| Population | 34,291 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Twitter username | harveycountyks |
| Area | 1400 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0432,-97.4273 |
| Named for | James M. Harvey |
| Altitude | 1,434 feet / 437 meters |
| Capital | Newton |
| Establishment | February 29, 1872 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:30:12 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Harvey County is located at 38°2'36"N 97°25'38"W (38.0432200, -97.4272700). It has 5 neighbors: Butler County, Marion County, McPherson County, Reno County and Sedgwick County.
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The largest city of Harvey County is Newton with a population of 18,744. Other cities include, Hesston population 3,736, North Newton population 1,762, Sedgwick population 1,657 and Walton population 224. See all Harvey County cities & populated places.
Harvey County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harvey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 18,744 | City in Kansas |
| Hesston | 3,736 | City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America |
| North Newton | 1,762 | City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Sedgwick | 1,657 | City in Kansas |
| Burrton | 854 | Township in Harvey County, Kansas |
| Halstead | 379 | Township in Harvey County, Kansas |
| Walton | 224 | City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States |
| Sand Creek | 33 | Township in Meade County, Kansas |
| Paxton | 28 | Township in Logan County, Kansas |
| Putnam | 17 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance...
7-Day Forecast- Newton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harvey County decreased by 1.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,684 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,691 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,754 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,715 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,597 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,802 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,726 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,373 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,183 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,429 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,291 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |