Harlan County's estimated 2026 population is 2,962 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harlan County is the 65th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 3,422 and has seen a growth of -13.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harlan County includes 94.15% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (94.15%)
Two or more races (3.89%)
Asian (1.33%)
Other race (0.43%)
Black or African American (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,830 | 94.15% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harlan County's average per capita income is $50,690. Household income levels show a median of $70,536. The poverty rate stands at 7.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,813 | - |
| Families | $93,750 | $124,790 |
| Households | $70,536 | $96,144 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $44,054 |
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