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Home > Experience Wichita > County Profiles > Harvey County Profile

Harvey County Profile

Small towns in the midst of a larger metropolitan area, such as Newton in Harvey County, have provided the perfect fit for several national employers looking to expand. The Newton City/County Airport, rail access, highway access to routes in all four directions and local incentives give Harvey County a competitive edge. This is highly apparent, as over the past five years, Harvey County has averaged more than $15 million in new capital investment and 201 new jobs per year.

Land Area (square miles) -- 2000 539
Total Population – 2008 33,675
Average Population Density (per sq. mile) – 2008 62
Median Age – 2000 37.6
Educational Attainment – 2000 (Population Age 25+)  
        High School Graduate or Higher 85.3%
        Some College – No Degree 26.0%
        Associate Degree 6.2%
        Bachelor Degree or Higher 23.0%
Average 1-Way Commute to Work (minutes) – 2000 18.2
Civilian Labor Force – December 2009 18,976 
        Unemployed 1,651
        Unemployment Rate 8.7%
Business Establishments – 2007 841
Employees 12,458
Average Annual Pay $29,011
Median Household Income – 2008  $50,640


Source
Land Area, Median Age, Educational Attainment, Average 1-Way Commute to Work – 2000 Census
Population (July 1 Estimates) – Census Bureau  |  Labor Force Data – Kansas Department of Labor
Business Establishments, Employees, Average Annual Wage/Salary Pay – County Business Patterns (Census Bureau)  |  Median Household Income – Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (Census Bureau)

 

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