Harlan County's estimated 2026 population is 24,552 with a growth rate of -1.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harlan County is the 48th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 29,223 and has seen a growth of -15.98% 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.
White (94.31%)
Two or more races (3.59%)
Black or African American (1.48%)
Asian (0.24%)
Other race (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Native American (0.06%)
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
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,033 | - |
| Families | $51,342 | $65,091 |
| Households | $37,198 | $53,481 |
| Non Families | $19,444 | $25,743 |
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