Harvey Township is a township in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 93.
History Harvey Township was established in 1875 as one of the original nine townships of Smith County. The first settlers in what would become Harvey Township was J. T. Morrison, J. H. Johnston, and seven others, who settled there in October 1870. The first school to be built in what would become the township was built in 1872, although it later burnt down. Later, Dor Township and Valley Township would be created from parts of Harvey Township. Modern Harvey Township was also moved to include land that used to be in Cedar Township, Center Township, and Houston Township. Modern Houston Township would gain land from former Harvey Township as well.
Geography Harvey Township covers an area of 35.815 square miles (92.76 square kilometers). The North Fork Solomon River flows through it, as well as Glen Rock Creek, Cedar Creek, and Beaver Creek.
Communities Cedar
Adjacent townships
Transportation Major highways
Demographics As of the 2020 census, there were 93 people and 41 households residing in the township. The population density was . There were 80 housing units. The racial makeup of the township was 95.7% White, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% from some other race, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 41 households: 100% were married couples living together. The average family size was 3.15 people. 34.8% of people in the township older than 24 had a college degree, and the township had an employment rate of 83.8%.
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External links Smith County website