Harlan, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,304
Population
1,694/sq mi density
$30,365
Median Income
$22,100 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$97,585 Zillow
$516
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
276
Violent Crime/100K
662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,365 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,304
Census 2023
Population Density
1,694
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.4 km²)
Median Age
39.5 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.1%
Male
58.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.1%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98%
Spanish
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.5%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.2%
48% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,304 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,694 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.1% |
| Female | 58.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 98.0% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.5% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 19.2% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 85.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |