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Harlan

County:
Harlan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.36
State:
Kentucky

Harlan is a city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. Harlan has a 2026 population of 1,756. It is also the county seat of Harlan County. Harlan is currently declining at a rate of -2.06% annually and its population has decreased by -11.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,980 in 2020.

The median household income in Harlan is $32,408 with a poverty rate of 33.1%. The median age in Harlan is 40.8 years: 40.9 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.2 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,291
Density (mi²)
-37 -2.06%
Growth

Harlan Population

Harlan Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,756-37-2.06%
20251,793-38-2.08%
20241,831-25-1.35%
20231,856-29-1.54%
20221,885-43-2.23%
20211,928-52-2.63%
20201,980-9-0.45%
20191,497-28-1.84%
20181,525-24-1.55%
20171,549-20-1.27%
20161,569-35-2.18%
20151,604-33-2.02%
20141,637-35-2.09%
20131,672-19-1.12%
20121,691-33-1.91%
20111,724-21-1.2%
20101,735-6-0.34%

Median Age

Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 40.9 years

Harlan Adults

There are 1,672 adults, (379 of whom are seniors) in Harlan.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,233 (57.1%)
Male: 927 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harlan includes 92.96% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,00892.96%
Two or more races622.87%
Black or African American582.69%
Asian321.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races60.28%
White20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,00692.87%
Black or African American582.69%
Two or more races562.59%
Asian321.48%

Harlan Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harlan 's average per capita income is $37,145. Household income levels show a median of $32,408. The poverty rate stands at 33.1%.

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$75,833-
Families$37,179$57,018
Households$32,408$47,456
Non Families$27,368$31,148

$37,145

Average Income

$32,408

Median Household Income

33.1%

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)