Harlan County's estimated 2025 population is 24,668 with a growth rate of -1.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harlan County is the 47th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 29,223 and has seen a growth of -15.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harlan County includes 94.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 24,696 | 94.31% |
Two or more races | 939 | 3.59% |
Black or African American | 387 | 1.48% |
Asian | 63 | 0.24% |
Other race | 62 | 0.24% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.08% |
Native American | 16 | 0.06% |
Married
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Never Married
Harlan County's average per capita income is $34,813. Household income levels show a median of $37,198. The poverty rate stands at 27.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $59,033 | - |
Families | $51,342 | $65,091 |
Households | $37,198 | $53,481 |
Non Families | $19,444 | $25,743 |
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