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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 4,901. 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 0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,891 in 2020.

The median household income in Harlan is $57,488 with a poverty rate of 9.05%. The median age in Harlan is 44.6 years: 41.9 years for males, and 46.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males.

4.9K
Total Population
1,109
Density (mi²)
2 0.04%
Growth

Harlan Population

Harlan Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,90120.04%
20254,89910.02%
20244,89820.04%
20234,896240.49%
20224,872-29-0.59%
20214,901100.2%
20204,89130.06%
20194,769-52-1.08%
20184,821-11-0.23%
20174,832-40-0.82%
20164,872-53-1.08%
20154,925-49-0.99%
20144,974-11-0.22%
20134,985-55-1.09%
20125,040350.7%
20115,005-77-1.52%
20105,082-24-0.47%
20005,2821342.6%
19905,148-209-3.9%
19805,3573086.1%
19705,04969916.07%
19604,35043511.11%
19503,9151885.04%
19403,72758218.51%
19303,14531411.09%
19202,83126110.16%
19102,57000%

Median Age

Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 46.4 years
Male: 41.9 years

Harlan Adults

There are 3,819 adults, (1,170 of whom are seniors) in Harlan.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,558 (52.3%)
Male: 2,333 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harlan includes 90.45% White, 3.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,42490.45%
Other race1743.56%
Two or more races1713.5%
Native American901.84%
Black or African American320.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1452.96%
Native American891.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,42490.45%
Two or more races1713.5%
Black or African American320.65%
Other race290.59%
Native American10.02%

Harlan Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harlan 's average per capita income is $48,906. Household income levels show a median of $57,488. The poverty rate stands at 9.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,955-
Families$85,788$105,950
Households$57,488$85,369
Non Families$32,347$48,689

$48,906

Average Income

$57,488

Median Household Income

9.05%

Poverty Rate

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)