Harlan County Demographics

A map of Harlan County's Population by Race

Harlan County, Nebraska had a population of 3,073 in 2020. It was 94.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harlan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Harlan County is the 65th most populous county of the 93 counties in Nebraska.

Harlan County's White Population

2,907 residents of Harlan County identify as White, or 94.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Harlan County larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #15 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is more White than neighboring Phelps County (90.8% White), Phillips County (92.8% White), Furnas County (91.4% White), and Gosper County (92.2% White). Harlan County is less White than neighboring Franklin County (94.9% White).

Harlan County's Black Population

1 residents of Harlan County identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harlan County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #80 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is less Black than neighboring Phelps County (0.4% Black), Phillips County (0.4% Black), Franklin County (0.2% Black), Furnas County (0.2% Black), and Gosper County (0.1% Black).

Harlan County's Asian Population

11 residents of Harlan County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harlan County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is more Asian than neighboring Phelps County (0.3% Asian), Phillips County (0.3% Asian), and Furnas County (0.1% Asian). Harlan County is less Asian than neighboring Franklin County (0.5% Asian), and Gosper County (0.6% Asian).

Harlan County's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Harlan County identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harlan County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin County (2.8% Hispanic). Harlan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Phelps County (6.1% Hispanic), Furnas County (4.7% Hispanic), and Gosper County (5% Hispanic).

Harlan County's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Harlan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harlan County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #85 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Phelps County (0.5% Native American/Other), Phillips County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Furnas County (0.5% Native American/Other).

Harlan County's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Harlan County identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harlan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Harlan County is ranked #73 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harlan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin County (1.3% Multiracial), and Gosper County (1.8% Multiracial). Harlan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Phillips County (3.3% Multiracial), and Furnas County (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.