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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harlan

Iowa · 5,148 residents · 4.42 sq mi
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Harlan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,148
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,165 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Harlan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,406
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,899 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,893
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,514 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $409 in 2000
US average: $450
73.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
2.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,169)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(155)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.6%(33)
Diversity Score3.2%(163)
3
+8%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harlan, Iowa?

Harlan, Iowa has about 5,148 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harlan, Iowa?

The typical household in Harlan, Iowa earns about $21,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlan, Iowa expensive?

In Harlan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Harlan, Iowa?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Harlan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlan, Iowa?

About 6.5% of people in Harlan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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