Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,772 (100%) |
| Population Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,693 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,319 |
| Median Home Value | $73,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,036 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,680 (58.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,051 (23.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,305 (17.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,731 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 7,555 (70.4%) |
The table below compares Harlan County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 44 | 64th |
| Population Density | # 67 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 105 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 111 | 8th |
| Diversity Index | # 92 | 24th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
