Harlan County's estimated 2026 population is 24,404 with a growth rate of -1.3% 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 -16.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 19,652 adults, (5,020 of whom are seniors) in Harlan County.
Female: 13,323 (51.7%)
Male: 12,449 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Harlan County includes 94.17% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,269 | 94.17% |
| Two or more races | 984 | 3.82% |
| Black or African American | 328 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.04% |
Harlan County's average per capita income is $36,420. Household income levels show a median of $41,693. The poverty rate stands at 27.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,114 | - |
| Families | $53,133 | $65,274 |
| Households | $41,693 | $55,003 |
| Non Families | $19,348 | $26,757 |
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