County in Kansas
| Harvey County | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Former Carnegie Library in Kansas, currently is the Harvey County Historical Museum | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kansas | |
 Kansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°03′N 97°26′W / 38.050°N 97.433°W / 38.050; -97.433 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| Founded | March 7, 1872 |
| Named for | James Harvey |
| Seat | Newton |
| Largest city | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 541 sq mi (1,400 km) |
| • Land | 540 sq mi (1,400 km) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 34,024 |
| • Estimate | 33,504  |
| • Density | 63.0/sq mi (24.3/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | harveycounty.com |
Harvey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and most populous city is Newton. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 34,024. The county was named for James Harvey, a U.S. senator and 5th governor of Kansas.
History
See also: History of KansasIn 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state.
In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia to Newton.
In 1872, Harvey County was founded, and named in honor of the fifth Governor of Kansas James M. Harvey.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 541 square miles (1,400 km), of which 540 square miles (1,400 km) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km) (0.2%) is water. The Little Arkansas River flows through the county.
Adjacent counties
- Marion County (northeast)
- Butler County (east)
- Sedgwick County (south)
- Reno County (west)
- McPherson County (northwest)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 11,451 | — | |
| 1890 | 17,601 | 53.7% | |
| 1900 | 17,591 | −0.1% | |
| 1910 | 19,200 | 9.1% | |
| 1920 | 20,744 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 22,120 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 21,712 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 21,698 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 25,865 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 27,236 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 30,531 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 31,028 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 32,869 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 34,684 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 34,024 | −1.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 33,504 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 | |||
Harvey County is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 32,869 people, 12,581 households, and 8,932 families residing in the county. The population density was 61 inhabitants per square mile (24/km). There were 13,378 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (9.7/km). The racial makeup of the county was 91.04% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.17% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.97% of the population.
There were 12,581 households, out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,907, and the median income for a family was $48,793. Males had a median income of $35,037 versus $22,492 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,715. About 4.20% of families and 6.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.50% of those under age 18 and 5.00% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Presidential elections
Presidential election results| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 9,591 | 59.32% | 6,202 | 38.36% | 376 | 2.33% |
| 2020 | 10,182 | 58.52% | 6,747 | 38.78% | 470 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 8,668 | 57.34% | 5,068 | 33.53% | 1,380 | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 8,588 | 60.08% | 5,373 | 37.59% | 333 | 2.33% |
| 2008 | 9,006 | 57.40% | 6,318 | 40.27% | 367 | 2.34% |
| 2004 | 9,534 | 63.10% | 5,331 | 35.28% | 245 | 1.62% |
| 2000 | 8,271 | 60.44% | 4,591 | 33.55% | 822 | 6.01% |
| 1996 | 8,382 | 57.79% | 4,918 | 33.91% | 1,204 | 8.30% |
| 1992 | 6,259 | 41.71% | 5,047 | 33.63% | 3,700 | 24.66% |
| 1988 | 6,893 | 54.23% | 5,503 | 43.29% | 315 | 2.48% |
| 1984 | 8,507 | 64.06% | 4,599 | 34.63% | 174 | 1.31% |
| 1980 | 7,045 | 54.56% | 4,173 | 32.32% | 1,694 | 13.12% |
| 1976 | 6,624 | 51.00% | 6,003 | 46.22% | 360 | 2.77% |
| 1972 | 8,287 | 67.23% | 3,555 | 28.84% | 485 | 3.93% |
| 1968 | 6,682 | 61.64% | 3,351 | 30.91% | 808 | 7.45% |
| 1964 | 4,979 | 47.81% | 5,306 | 50.95% | 130 | 1.25% |
| 1960 | 7,798 | 68.38% | 3,537 | 31.02% | 69 | 0.61% |
| 1956 | 7,367 | 70.20% | 3,084 | 29.39% | 43 | 0.41% |
| 1952 | 7,154 | 70.87% | 2,726 | 27.00% | 215 | 2.13% |
| 1948 | 5,270 | 57.72% | 3,615 | 39.59% | 245 | 2.68% |
| 1944 | 5,339 | 61.35% | 3,300 | 37.92% | 64 | 0.74% |
| 1940 | 5,539 | 56.76% | 4,087 | 41.88% | 133 | 1.36% |
| 1936 | 4,456 | 45.28% | 5,357 | 54.44% | 28 | 0.28% |
| 1932 | 4,192 | 49.28% | 4,091 | 48.09% | 224 | 2.63% |
| 1928 | 6,330 | 77.62% | 1,748 | 21.43% | 77 | 0.94% |
| 1924 | 4,499 | 58.96% | 1,744 | 22.86% | 1,387 | 18.18% |
| 1920 | 4,454 | 63.09% | 2,457 | 34.80% | 149 | 2.11% |
| 1916 | 3,479 | 48.98% | 3,131 | 44.08% | 493 | 6.94% |
| 1912 | 703 | 17.70% | 1,499 | 37.74% | 1,770 | 44.56% |
| 1908 | 2,305 | 58.30% | 1,475 | 37.30% | 174 | 4.40% |
| 1904 | 2,362 | 70.66% | 690 | 20.64% | 291 | 8.70% |
| 1900 | 2,266 | 56.65% | 1,658 | 41.45% | 76 | 1.90% |
| 1896 | 2,082 | 54.57% | 1,678 | 43.98% | 55 | 1.44% |
| 1892 | 2,025 | 52.80% | 0 | 0.00% | 1,810 | 47.20% |
| 1888 | 2,145 | 54.25% | 1,065 | 26.93% | 744 | 18.82% |
Laws
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
The county voted "No" on the 2022 Kansas abortion referendum, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 53% to 47% despite backing Donald Trump with 59% of the vote to Joe Biden's 39% in the 2020 presidential election.
Education
Colleges
Unified school districts
- School district office in neighboring county
Communities
List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Harvey County.
Cities
‡ means a community has portions in an adjacent county.
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns
- Annelly
- Van Arsdale
Townships
Harvey County is divided into fifteen townships. The cities of Halstead and Newton are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from the census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Harvey County, Kansas
- List of people from Harvey County, Kansas
- March 1990 Central US tornado outbreak
- Chisholm Trail
- Community information for Kansas
- Kansas locations by per capita income
- List of counties in Kansas
- List of townships in Kansas
- List of cities in Kansas
- List of unincorporated communities in Kansas
- List of ghost towns in Kansas
References
- ^ "QuickFacts; Harvey County, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- Santa Fe Rail History
- History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 772.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
- "Map of Wet and Dry Counties". Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kansas Department of Revenue. November 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
- Panetta, Grace (August 3, 2022). "14 of the 19 Kansas counties that rejected an anti-abortion amendment voted for Trump in 2020". Business Insider. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ^ "General Highway Map of Harvey County, Kansas" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). January 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 18, 2023.
- Notes
Further reading
See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities See also: List of books about Chisholm Trail- County
- Mitchell Map of Harvey County, Kansas; Grant Mitchell; 15 pages; 1926.
- Standard Atlas of Harvey County, Kansas; Geo. A. Ogle & Co; 70 pages; 1918.
- Plat Book of Harvey County, Kansas; North West Publishing Co; 34 pages; 1902.
- Historical Atlas of Harvey County, Kansas; 33 pages; John P. Edwards; 1882.
- Newton
- Bernhard Warkentin and the Kansas Mennonite Pioneers; David A. Haury; Mennonite Life; December 1974.
External links
- County
- Harvey County - Official
- Harvey County - Directory of Public Officials
- Harvey County - Economic Development Council
- Historical
- Maps
- Harvey County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- Kansas Highway Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
- Kansas Railroad Maps: Current, 1996, 1915, KDOT and Kansas Historical Society
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Harvey County, Kansas
| Municipalities and communities of Harvey County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Newton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |