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Harvey, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
2,880
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
428
ZIP codes
0
Harvey and its ZIP codes
Harvey at a glance
- Harvey is about 2.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,674, 8% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,800 (13% above Michigan) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Harvey, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harvey, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,674
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (724), French Americans (342), Irish Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Harvey.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
How people get to work
Harvey, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harvey, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 12°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harvey, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Harvey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarquetteCity | 5.1 mi | 11.3 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| NegauneeCity | 12 mi | 13.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| IshpemingCity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| ChathamVillage | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Big BayCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harvey, MI in?
- Harvey is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Harvey, MI?
- About 2,880 people live in Harvey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harvey?
- Nearby places include Marquette (5.1 mi), Trowbridge Park (6.5 mi), K. I. Sawyer (11 mi), Negaunee (12 mi), Palmer (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023