Harlan County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
26,185
Male
12,612
48.2%
Female
13,573
51.8%
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.9%
High School or Higher33.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.5%
Married
43.7%
Harlan County, KY has a population of 26,185 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.3% of the population. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.2% of residents are foreign-born.