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Harlan

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.42
State:
Iowa

Harlan is a city located in Shelby County, Iowa. Harlan has a 2026 population of 4,898. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Harlan is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,891 in 2020.

4.9K
Total Population
1,108
Density (mi²)
2 0.04%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)