Harlan County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,847 | — | #3,043 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,625 | -6.0% | #1,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $145,800 | -48.3% | #2,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $657 | -43.5% | #2,918 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -46.7% | #179 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harlan County has a population of 2,847, making it the #3,043 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harlan County is $70,625, ranking #1,154 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Harlan County is $145,800 (-48.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $657/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.8%.
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91.5% of residents in Harlan County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Harlan County, Nebraska
Harlan County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,847, making it the 3,043rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harlan County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harlan County is $70,625, which ranks #1,154 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Harlan County is $145,800, 48.3% below the national median. Renters in Harlan County pay a median gross rent of $657 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harlan County, 29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.4 min.
Harlan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Harlan County, Nebraska 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.