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Harvey County, KS market data
How Harvey County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 33,580
- −1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,700
- Median household income
- $74,368
- +28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,712
- Highest market score
- 73
- Gas stations, #318 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
Harvey County has an estimated 33,580 people and 13,700 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Harvey County declined 1.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Harvey County is $74,368, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Harvey County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (62).
Of the business types scored in Harvey County, gas stations (73), car washes and detailers (68) and primary care and pediatric clinics (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #318 of 2,358 scored counties.
Harvey County is part of the Wichita metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for physical therapy clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Harvey County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Harvey County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 73 | #318 of 2,358 | 12 | 8.8 | $3.5M | 147 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 68 | #277 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #359 of 1,656 | 5 | 3.6 | $3.7M | 210 | 17 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #419 of 1,886 | 13 | 9.5 | $1.4M | 146 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #643 of 2,261 | 8 | 5.8 | $10.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #669 of 2,210 | 20 | 14.6 | $1.3M | 146 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #746 of 2,087 | 16 | 11.7 | $1.6M | 126 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #602 of 1,707 | 7 | 5.1 | $5.1M | 108 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 56 | #501 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 156 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 56 | #908 of 2,405 | 65 | 47.4 | $783K | 118 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #728 of 1,769 | 10 | 7.3 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #811 of 1,889 | 10 | 7.3 | $5.1M | 123 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | #1,041 of 2,405 | 116 | 84.7 | $439K | 118 | 54 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,054 of 2,378 | 34 | 24.8 | $482K | 108 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,078 of 2,402 | 29 | 21.2 | $2.8M | 83 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,051 of 2,222 | 14 | 10.2 | $3.6M | 119 | 28 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,128 of 2,401 | 57 | 41.6 | $287K | 107 | 23 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,110 of 2,339 | 26 | 19.0 | $503K | 117 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 50 | #780 of 1,530 | 7 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 93 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #760 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.4 | $419K | 62 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,153 of 2,088 | 16 | 11.7 | $681K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #953 of 1,771 | 7 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 138 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,206 of 2,176 | 21 | 15.3 | Index only | 163 | 8 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,216 of 2,229 | 27 | 19.7 | Index only | 159 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,326 of 2,385 | 50 | 36.5 | $261K | 123 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #855 of 1,490 | 7 | 5.1 | $2.7M | 111 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,234 of 2,070 | 12 | 8.8 | $6.8M | 73 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,302 of 2,272 | 14 | 10.2 | $1.8M | 145 | 15 |
| Gyms | 42 | #1,186 of 1,792 | 10 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,317 of 2,063 | 15 | 10.9 | $3.4M | 92 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,616 of 2,394 | 99 | 72.3 | $189K | 124 | 48 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 39 | #961 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,668 of 2,200 | 17 | 12.4 | $648K | 74 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,052 of 1,356 | 9 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #1,164 of 1,461 | 7 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 29 | #1,098 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 74 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 29 | #1,351 of 1,611 | 8 | 5.8 | $616K | 61 | 8 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,829 of 2,090 | 20 | 14.6 | $2.5M | 50 | 28 |
| Home repair trades | 25 | #1,928 of 2,057 | 21 | 15.3 | $1.7M | 70 | 30 |
| Physical therapy | 21 | #1,336 of 1,422 | 15 | 10.9 | $1.2M | 52 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 21 | #1,367 of 1,485 | 7 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 58 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 20 | #1,115 of 1,177 | 6 | 4.4 | $6M | 71 | 10 |
| Electricians | 17 | #1,119 of 1,160 | 8 | 5.8 | $4.5M | 37 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 133 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.9 | $4M | 138 | 19 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | Index only | 159 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | Index only | 112 | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $8.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $25.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Harvey County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.4M | $1,195 | 125 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $42.1M | $3,073 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $50.9M | $3,716 | 91 |
| Groceries | $81.1M | $5,923 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.1M | $954 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.9M | $360 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.9M | $795 | 81 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.7M | $1,363 | 106 |
| Pets | $11M | $803 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.6M | $1,872 | 91 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.6M | $1,867 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $35.8M | $2,613 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.2M | $1,181 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $186.3M | $13,599 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Harvey County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 33,580−1.2% since 2020
- Households
- 13,700
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 540 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 63
- Median household income
- $74,368+28.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,974
- Median home value
- $180,300
- Jobs located here
- 13,712
- Daytime population
- 31,705Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Harvey County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Harvey County at 33,580 people in 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,700 households. Median household income rose 28.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Harvey County, KS spend?
Households in Harvey County spend about $186.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $81.1M on groceries and $50.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Harvey County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Harvey County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Harvey County are for gas stations (73), car washes and detailers (68) and primary care and pediatric clinics (65). Harvey County ranks #318 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
How does Harvey County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Harvey County is $74,368 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Harvey County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for physical therapy clinics (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Harvey County, each ranked against other counties.
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