Harlan County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,772 | — | #1,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,693 | -44.5% | #3,044 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $73,700 | -73.9% | #3,188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $678 | -41.7% | #2,835 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | +117.2% | #3,046 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harlan County has a population of 25,772, making it the #1,624 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harlan County is $41,693, ranking #3,044 out of 3,222 counties — 44.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.4% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.
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The median home value in Harlan County is $73,700 (-73.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $678/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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95.1% of residents in Harlan County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan County, Kentucky has a total population of 25,772, making it the 1,624th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harlan County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harlan County is $41,693, which ranks #3,044 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.
The median home value in Harlan County is $73,700, 73.9% below the national median. Renters in Harlan County pay a median gross rent of $678 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harlan County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Harlan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Harlan County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.