About Harlan County

US Census Bureau

July 2018 estimates:

Population                                    26,409

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Population per square mile              62.9

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White population                            95.9%

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African American population             2.1%

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Median household income          $24,451

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Persons below poverty level           41.5%

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Unemployment rate (2015)             10.9%

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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+                  11.4%

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With a disability, under age 65        27.3%

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In civilian labor force, total,

population age 16 years+               38.6%

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Total employment, 2017                 4,213