Harlan
City in Harlan County, Kentucky
Harlan is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 1,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,191 ft (363 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loyall, 2.1 miles W.
- 1,776residents (2020 Census)
- 1,191 ftelevation · 363 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 1,033 / sq mipopulation density
- 40854ZIP code
About Harlan
Harlan is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Harlan had a population of 1,776.
Harlan is one of three Kentucky county seats to share its name with its county, the others being Greenup and Henderson.
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Living in Harlan
- Median household income
- $32,408
- Median home value
- $89,200
- Median rent
- $543/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Harlan had 1,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harlan at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8457° N, 83.3115° W |
| ZIP code | 40854 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2134732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harlan
- Loyall2.1 mi W
- Coxton2.5 mi E
- Ages4.0 mi E
- South Wallins5.5 mi SW
- Cawood5.7 mi SE
- Wallins Creek6.0 mi W
- Evarts6.7 mi E
- Coldiron7.9 mi W
- Kenvir8.7 mi E
- Pathfork10.7 mi SW
- Rose Hill, VA13.0 mi S
- St. Charles, VA14.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Harlan
What county is Harlan in?
Harlan is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Harlan, KY?
1,776 people lived in Harlan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harlan, KY?
The ZIP code of Harlan is 40854.
What is the elevation of Harlan?
1,191 feet (363 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harlan?
Loyall (2.1 mi), Coxton (2.5 mi), Ages (4.0 mi), South Wallins (5.5 mi), Cawood (5.7 mi).
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