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Harvey, ND


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Harvey, North Dakota

Harvey, North Dakota, in Wells county, is 77 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 372 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,989.

The People and Families of Harvey

In Harvey, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Harvey live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Harvey benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvey had a median family income of $45,250. You could say that Harvey is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvey ($450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Harvey Housing

About 69% of housing units in Harvey are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Harvey, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Harvey are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in Harvey than in most places of its size.

High Points

Harvey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHarvey Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHarvey Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Harvey Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Harvey Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Harvey Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Harvey, ND

Comparing Harvey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work107
Working at Home88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes55
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