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Harlan Independent School District
Harlan Independent School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 2,625. The median household income is $33,155 and the median age is 43.2.
2,625
Population
476
People / sq mi
$33,155
Median Income
43.2
Median Age
Harlan Independent School District covers 6 sq mi of land at 476.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$33,155
Median Household Income
$23,783
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$93,600
Median Home Value
$575
Median Rent
45.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
81.8%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harlan Independent School District serves a community with a population of 2,625 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Harlan Independent School District is $33,155, with a per capita income of $23,783. The poverty rate is 27.7%.
Harlan Independent School District is 93.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Harlan Independent School District, 81.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Harlan Independent School District is $93,600, with a median rent of $575. The homeownership rate is 45.3%.
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Data for Harlan Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2102520).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.