Harvey Population 2026

Harvey has a population of 20,348, making it the #2334 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Louisiana. It is about 433× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Harvey (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,348

Rank in United States

#2334

Coordinates

29.90°N, 90.08°W

~1 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,556 km

966 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Louisiana

City	Population	Rank in United States
New Orleans	362,701	#53
Baton Rouge	227,470	#102
Shreveport	187,593	#137
Metairie	138,481	#203
Lafayette	121,374	#238
Lake Charles	76,070	#488
Bossier City	68,094	#566
Kenner	67,091	#578

Cities near Harvey

Marrero33,141 people · ~2 km away
Terrytown23,319 people · ~4 km away
New Orleans362,701 people · ~6 km away
Metairie138,481 people · ~12 km away
Chalmette16,751 people · ~12 km away
Kenner67,091 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Harvey?

Harvey has a population of 20,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2334 biggest city in United States.

What state is Harvey in?

Harvey is located in Louisiana, United States.

Is Harvey the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,556 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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