Harvard township, Nebraska
Harvard township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harvard township is a geographic entity located in Clay County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,097. The land area covers 35.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,097 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 437 | ±66 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 472 | ±71 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 437 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $106,800 | ±$18,964 |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | ±$188 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,375 | ±$14,272 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,192 | ±$3,950 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 72 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 530 | ±95 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HARVARD
GUS Population: 1,086 (2024)
ID: 169793
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
32031 N CLAY AVE, HARVARD NE 68944-2128
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GUS Population: 6,103 (2024)
ID: 169489
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
111 W FAIRFIELD ST, CLAY CENTER NE 68933-1468
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DONIPHAN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DONIPHAN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | HASTINGS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GILTNER, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hastings College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 710 N Turner Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901 |
40246324027405
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HARVARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 309 NORTH CLAY AVENUE, HARVARD, NE, 68944 |
(402) 772-7101
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Central Community College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 3134 West Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE, 68802-4903 |
3083984222
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CLAY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 117 WEST EDGAR STREET, CLAY CENTER, NE, 68933 |
(402) 762-3861
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SUTTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 201 SOUTH SAUNDERS, SUTTON, NE, 68979 |
(402) 773-5259
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ALICE M. FARR LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 1603 L STREET, AURORA, NE, 68818 |
(402) 694-2272
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 314 N DENVER AV, HASTINGS, NE, 68901 |
(402) 461-2346
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HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 314 N DENVER AV, HASTINGS, NE, 68901 |
(402) 461-2346
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 412 NORTH D STREET, FAIRFIELD, NE, 68938 |
(402) 726-2220
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 1124 W. 2ND ST., GRAND ISLAND, NE, 68801 |
(308) 385-5333
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLAY CTR, NE US, located 10.1 miles from Harvard township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4° | 16.1° | 25.8° | 0.58" | 4.5" |
| February | 40.0° | 19.3° | 29.6° | 0.82" | 5.9" |
| March | 51.9° | 28.6° | 40.2° | 1.32" | 1.5" |
| April | 62.7° | 38.5° | 50.6° | 2.57" | 1.4" |
| May | 72.8° | 50.4° | 61.6° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.7° | 61.4° | 72.6° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.2° | 65.7° | 76.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.1° | 63.3° | 74.2° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 53.9° | 66.1° | 2.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 41.0° | 53.3° | 2.36" | 0.4" |
| November | 51.0° | 28.6° | 39.8° | 1.37" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.7° | 19.8° | 29.3° | 0.97" | 3.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Inland CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Giltner village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Trumbull village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Stockham village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Saronville village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3103521380. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.