Harlan County, Kentucky
Total Population: 26,185
County Seat: Harlan
Median Home Value
$73,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$37,198
Across all households
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.6%
65 Years and Over
19.2%
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.9%
No Health Insurance
4.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$37,198
Mean Household Income
$53,481
Per Capita Income
$21,681
Unemployment Rate (16+)
11.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
54.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
27.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$73,100
Median Rent
$651/mo
Total Housing Units
13,012
Owner-Occupied
70.8%
Renter-Occupied
29.2%
Vacancy Rate
19.3%
Married Couple Households
48.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.7%
Average Household Size
2.44
Broadband Internet Access
82.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21095.