About Harlan County

2020 US Census Bureau

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Population                                      26,831

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White population                            93.18%

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African American population             2.1%

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Median household income           $26,478

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Persons below poverty level           36.0%

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Unemployment rate                        10.5%

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High school graduate or higher,

persons age 25 years+                   71.4%

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Bachelor's degree or higher,

persons age 25 years+                  10.8%

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With a disability                              31.0%

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Employment Rate                          33.9%