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Harlan County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Harlan

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.

24,668
Total Population
53
Population Density (mi²)
47
Population Rank (State)
-328 -1.31%
Annual Population Growth

Harlan County Population

Harlan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,69694.31%
Two or more races9393.59%
Black or African American3871.48%
Asian630.24%
Other race620.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.08%
Native American160.06%

Harlan County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$59,033-
Families$51,342$65,091
Households$37,198$53,481
Non Families$19,444$25,743

$34,813

Average Income

$37,198

Median Household Income

27.23%

Poverty Rate