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Harlan

Iowa · 5,282 residents · 4.42 sq mi
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Harlan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,899. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,100. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,282
+3%since 1990
from 5,148 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,195 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,165 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+9%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Harlan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,899
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,406 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,514
+47%since 1990
from $11,893 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.1
+3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score3.2%(163)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(5,169)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score2.9%(155)
3
−7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,282 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harlan, Iowa?

The typical household in Harlan, Iowa earns about $35,899 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Harlan, Iowa?

About 18.4% 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 7.0% of people in Harlan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harlan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harlan, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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