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Harvey, Illinois, in Cook county, is 7 miles W of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 17 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Harvey has a population of 30,000.
In Harvey, about 34% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Harvey is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Harvey had a median family income of $35,378.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvey ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 57% of housing units in Harvey are owner-occupied.
In Harvey, 81% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Comparing Harvey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Harvey colleges • Harvey travel • Harvey mortgages and property.
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