Located just 10 miles north of Wichita, Harvey County features a diverse economy driven by four key industry sectors: agribusiness and agricultural manufacturing, aviation and avionics, industrial products manufacturing, and transportation and logistics.
Beginning as a railroad hub for the Texas cattle trade, industry has continued to thrive in Harvey County. With two Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific, along with other local short line services, rail transportation serves a vital role in the county’s economy and one of the largest employers. Located in Newton, the Kansas Logistics Park is one of only a few BNSF Certified Sites in the Midwest.
Harvey County is a prime location for road transportation as well. Located along I-135, which provides direct access to both coasts along with Canada and Mexico through I-35 and I-70.
Overall, Harvey County has an affordable cost of living compared to the rest of the nation. The composite Cost-of-Living index for Harvey County is 87, while the national average is 100.
| Population | 34,429 |
| Land area | 540 |
| Average population density | 64 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| High School Graduate or Higher | 91% |
| Some College, No Degree | 25.3% |
| Associate Degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree or Higher | 31% |
| Average 1-Way commute to work (min) | 18.9 |
| Civilian labor force | 16,990 |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Unemployment | 494 |
| Number of business establishments | 765 |
| Employees | 13,933 |
| Average annual pay | $38,028 |
| Median household income | $56,051 |
Sources: 2019 Population Estimates for the 10-County Region; 2010 Census; American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2014-2018; Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Bureau of Labor Statistics - Quarterly Census of Wages 2018 Average | |
Beth Shelton
Director Harvey County Economic Development
P (800) 648.7759
Beth@HarveyCoEDC.org
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