Harlan, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,896
Population
1,108/sq mi density
$54,923
Median Income
$36,327 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$207,648 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,923 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,896
Census 2023
Population Density
1,108
per square mile
Land Area
4.4
square miles (11.4 km²)
Median Age
48.2 yrs
24% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.8%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
10.1%
68% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.5%
59% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.450
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,896 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,108 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 10.1% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.5% |
| Uninsured | 3.5% |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.450 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |