Harlan, Iowa
Harlan: City in Iowa, USA
About
Harlan is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,106 and a population density of 449 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,795 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Harlan
| Population : | 4,795 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51537 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 11.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,253 feet / 382 meters |
| Capital city : | Harlan is capital of Shelby County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:36:22 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 422 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harlan is located at 41°39'11"N 95°19'32"W (41.6530400, -95.3255500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Harlan
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harlan decreased by 6.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,106 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,005 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,039 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,984 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,973 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,922 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,870 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,830 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,820 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,766 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,795 | 0.6% | estimation process |
People born in Harlan (14)
People born in Harlan, including sociologist Carl Cleveland Taylor, film producer and director Lynn Reynolds, theologian Ronald Burke, .
List
- Kij Johnson (American writer) she was born in 20/01/1960
- George Sabin Gibbs (United States general) he was born in 01/01/1875
- John Dornon (American football coach) he was born in 22/02/1940
- Johnny Beauchamp (racecar driver) he was born in 23/03/1923
- Raymond Eugene Plummer (American lawyer and jurist) he was born in 27/03/1913
- Tiny Lund (American racing driver) he was born in 14/11/1929
- Megan Hess (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1986
- Kevin Koester (American politician) he was born in 03/06/1954
- Scott Allen Nollen (American historian) he was born in 02/04/1963
- Susan Christensen (American judge) she was born in 27/04/1962
- Ralph Noble (American rugby union player (b. 1889)) he was born in 28/03/1889
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harlan, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Harlan , Kentucky city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 1,471 people.
- Harlan , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 72 people.
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Harlan distances to largest Iowa cities
