Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan: City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
About
Harlan is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,745 and a population density of 505 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,471 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Harlan
| Population : | 1,471 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Harlan County |
| Postal code : | 40831 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 3.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,191 feet / 363 meters |
| Capital city : | Harlan is capital of Harlan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:01:29 (5th November 2024) |
| Density : | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -18.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harlan is located at 36°50'35"N 83°19'19"W (36.8431400, -83.3218500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Harlan decreased by 18.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,745 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,728 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,694 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,676 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,640 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,607 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,573 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,552 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,526 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,504 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,471 | -2.24% | estimation process |
People born in Harlan (11)
People born in Harlan, including singer, actor, producer and television personality Nick Lachey, basketball player Wallace Jones, journalist Maxine Cheshire, .
List
- George Ella Lyon (American writer) she was born in 25/04/1949
- James E. Keller (American judge) he was born in 13/08/1942
- Jesse Creech (American fighter ace from World War I) he was born in 22/08/1895
- Karl Spillman Forester (United States District Judge) he was born in 02/05/1940
- Larry Kirksey (American football player and coach)
- Rusty York (American banjoist) he was born in 24/05/1935
- Robert E. Weir (United States federal judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Mike Lilly (American banjoist) he was born in 01/01/1950
Schools in Harlan
College & universities near Harlan, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
| 156727 | Frontier Nursing University | Hyden (KY) | 41749 |
| 156417 | Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Pineville (KY) | 40977-9752 |
| 220631 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate (TN) | 37752-9900 |
| 156790 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard (KY) | 41701-2402 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Harlan , Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 4,795 people.
- Harlan , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 72 people.
Other cities in Harlan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 35,847 | City in Kentucky |
| Cumberland | 1,854 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Evarts | 792 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lynch | 630 | Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Loyall | 585 | City in Kentucky |
| Benham | 417 | Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Harlan distances to largest Kentucky cities
