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Harlan

Indiana · 1,254 residents · 3.48 sq mi
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Harlan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,313. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $179,200. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,254
−6%since 2023
from 1,333 in 2023
2010 – 2024
360 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 383 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.3
−1%since 2023
from 58.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Harlan
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,313
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$39,614
+2%since 2023
from $38,893 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.341
+12%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$179,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$894
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $939 in 2023
US average: $1,442
79.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
20.9% rent
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
34.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+4%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score3.9%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score3.9%(49)
4
+1%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−11%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
26.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
21.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Harlan, Indiana?

Harlan, Indiana has about 1,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harlan, Indiana?

The typical household in Harlan, Indiana earns about $75,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlan, Indiana expensive?

In Harlan, Indiana, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Harlan, Indiana?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Harlan, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlan, Indiana?

About 5.6% of people in Harlan, Indiana 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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