Census Bureau data for Harlan city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Harlan city
- What is the median household income in Harlan city?
- The median household income in Harlan city is $30,365 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Harlan city?
- The poverty rate in Harlan city is 33.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Harlan city?
- $112,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Harlan city?
- The median gross rent in Harlan city is $516 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Harlan city residents have a college degree?
- 26.5% of adults in Harlan city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,304
Median Income
$30,365
Median Home Value
$112,500
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.3%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,933 (+24.3%)
Home Value:
+$21,100 (+23.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.4 pp (+1.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.5 pp (+47.2%)
Unemployment:
+5.6 pp (+72.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,304
Median Age
39.0
Female
58.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.1%
Black 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,365
±$7,553
-$32,052 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$57,579
Median Family Income
$45,500
Poverty Rate
33.3%
+21.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
46.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
39.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
16.0%
$10–15k
14.0%
$15–25k
13.2%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
8.5%
$50–75k
10.5%
$75–100k
8.0%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,178
Owner-Occupied
42.6%
Renter-Occupied
57.4%
Vacancy Rate
13.0%
Median Home Value
$112,500
-$79,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$516
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.5%
$50–100k
29.7%
$100–200k
10.8%
$200–300k
16.7%
$300–500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
47.8%
$500–1k
50.6%
$1–1.5k
1.3%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.6%
1 vehicle
48.2%
2 vehicles
21.6%
3+
16.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.3%
2–4 units
5.4%
5–19 units
23.9%
20+ units
4.8%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.0%
1940–1969
10.1%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
5.5%
2010+
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.5%
-0.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
13.9%
Some College / Associate
22.4%
Less Than High School
11.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Unemployment Rate
13.3%
+8.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
2.6%
Government Workers
24.1%
Private For-Profit
73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.6%
Retail
12.2%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Public Admin
8.6%
Wholesale
5.8%
Transportation
5.6%
Construction
4.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.5%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Finance
2.5%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
44.4%
Sales
27.2%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
7.3%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.9 min
Drove Alone
74.5%
Carpool
16.0%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
4.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,025
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
30.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.4%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
4.0%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
12.0%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
58.3%
Latin America
41.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.3%
With a Disability
19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.1%
Uninsured
5.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023