Harlan County, Kentucky

Total Population: 26,185

County Seat: Harlan

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.2%
Two or More Races3.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.