In Harlan, Kentucky, the median home price is $76,363, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $41,693; the population is 25,772; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 33.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Harlan at a glance
Population
25,772
Median Household Income
$41,693
Typical Home Value
$76,363
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
33.9
Avg Commute Time
23.8
About Harlan
Harlan has a population of 25,772. The median home value is $76,363, 68% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $41,693 (35% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Harlan, Cumberland, and Wallins Creek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Harlan
8 towns, by population.
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Harlan at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Harlan?
- Harlan has a population of 25,772 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Harlan?
- The median home value in Harlan is $76,363. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Harlan?
- Median household income in Harlan is $41,693 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Harlan in?
- Harlan is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Harlan?
- Harlan contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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