Harvard

City in McHenry County, Illinois

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Harvard is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, with 9,469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lawrence, 1.4 miles NW.

About Harvard

Harvard is a city located in McHenry County, Illinois. The population was 9,469 at the 2020 census. The city is 63 miles from the Chicago Loop and it is the last stop on the Union Pacific Northwest Line.

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Living in Harvard

Median household income
$67,617
Median home value
$175,400
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Median age
28
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Harvard, IL population

Harvard had 9,469 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,469
Density1,130 per sq mi (436 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Harvard at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcHenry County
TypeCity
Population9,469 (2020)
Land area8.38 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates42.4296° N, 88.6211° W
ZIP code60033
Official websitecityofharvard.org
Census code (GEOID)1733331

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Harvard

What county is Harvard in?

Harvard is in McHenry County, Illinois.

What is the population of Harvard, IL?

9,469 people lived in Harvard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Harvard, IL?

The ZIP code of Harvard is 60033.

What is the elevation of Harvard?

922 feet (281 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Harvard?

Lawrence (1.4 mi), Chemung (2.4 mi), Big Foot Prairie (4.4 mi), Big Foot Prairie (4.7 mi), Alden (5.6 mi).

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