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Population Review

Harlan County, KY — Population & Demographics

Harlan County, KY has a population of 26,185. The median household income is $37,198 and the median age is 41.2.

26,185

Population

$37,198

Median Income

$73,100

Median Home Value

41.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White94.3%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$37,198

Median Household Income

$21,681

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$73,100

Median Home Value

$651

Median Rent

70.8%

Homeownership

Education

79.2%

High School+

12.7%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Harlan County, KY has a population of 26,185 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Harlan County, KY is $37,198.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.