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Harlan

Indiana · 1,634 residents · 3.48 sq mi
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Harlan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,141. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,634
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,693 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
470 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 486 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.1
−12%vs 2011
vs 35.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Harlan
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,141
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,364
−6%vs 2011
vs $22,843 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.270 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $109,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $887 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,684)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,561)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(45)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score8.9%(145)
Diversity Score
9
+573%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 19.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Female
47.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlan, Indiana?

Harlan, Indiana has about 1,634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harlan, Indiana?

The typical household in Harlan, Indiana earns about $54,141 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Harlan, Indiana?

About 8.9% 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 3.4% of people in Harlan, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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