2012 Tornado

On February 28, 2012, around 9:02 pm, an EF-2 tornado caused damage to Harveyville.^[7][8] Approximately 40 percent of Harveyville's buildings had significant damage and one of the town's two churches was completely destroyed. Preliminary damage assessments in Harveyville listed 28 homes as not livable with 36 sustaining moderate damage, six with minor damage and one commercial building damaged.^[9] Twelve people were injured and one death, but no missing people.^[10][11] The National Weather Service determined the tornado was on the ground for 4 minutes and had a maximum width of 150 yards (140 m). It touched down about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Harveyville and ended 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast.^[7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Harveyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[13]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 178 people, 82 households, and 47 families in Harveyville.^[14][15] The population density was 1,401.6 per square mile (541.1/km²). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 740.2 per square mile (285.8/km²).^[15][16] The racial makeup was 90.45% (161) white or European American (88.2% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.12% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.56% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.87% (14) from two or more races.^[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.06% (9) of the population.^[18]

Of the 82 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18; 50.0% were married couples living together; 23.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[15] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.6.^[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.3% of the population.^[20]

19.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males.^[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 78.8 males.^[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,292 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,037) and the median family income was $71,875 (+/- $17,216).^[21] Males had a median income of $21,917 (+/- $6,408) versus $52,000 (+/- $20,605) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,688 (+/- $11,007).^[22] Approximately, 8.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under the age of 18 and 16.2% of those ages 65 or over.^[23][24]

2010 census

As of the census^[25] of 2010, there were 236 people, 93 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,815.4 inhabitants per square mile (700.9/km²). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 815.4 per square mile (314.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

Garinger Farrell Elevator (1907)

As of the census^[26] of 2000, there were 267 people, 100 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,943.4 inhabitants per square mile (750.4/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 793.4 per square mile (306.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, 0.75% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,688. About 14.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.0% of those 65 or over.