Harlan, KY Demographics

A map of Harlan's Population by Race

Harlan, Kentucky had a population of 1,776 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 4.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harlan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is the 174th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Harlan's White Population

1,553 residents of Harlan identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Harlan slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is less White than neighboring Loyall (91.1% White), Coxton (91.5% White), Ages (95.7% White), South Wallins (95.8% White), and Wallins Creek (92% White).

Harlan's Black Population

80 residents of Harlan identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harlan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #146 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is more Black than neighboring Loyall (1.7% Black), Coxton (3.4% Black), Ages (0% Black), South Wallins (0.1% Black), and Wallins Creek (0% Black).

Harlan's Asian Population

24 residents of Harlan identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harlan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #94 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is more Asian than neighboring Loyall (0.3% Asian), Coxton (0.6% Asian), Ages (0% Asian), South Wallins (0.1% Asian), and Wallins Creek (0% Asian).

Harlan's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Harlan identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harlan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is more Hispanic than neighboring Loyall (1.4% Hispanic), Ages (0.6% Hispanic), South Wallins (0.5% Hispanic), and Wallins Creek (0.9% Hispanic). Harlan is less Hispanic than neighboring Coxton (2.8% Hispanic).

Harlan's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Harlan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harlan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coxton (0% Native American/Other), Ages (0% Native American/Other), and South Wallins (0% Native American/Other). Harlan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loyall (1.6% Native American/Other), and Wallins Creek (2.8% Native American/Other).

Harlan's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Harlan identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harlan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Harlan is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harlan is more Multiracial than neighboring Loyall (3.9% Multiracial), Coxton (1.7% Multiracial), Ages (3.8% Multiracial), South Wallins (3.5% Multiracial), and Wallins Creek (4.2% Multiracial).

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